The background consists of waved parallel lines to give the appearance of agitated water. SeeThe Doorknob Collector#178&K-21400.
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“Arabic” (catalogue B-13800) is an antique doorknob recorded in the Asymmetric Designs category (Category B) of the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America archive. It was made by Mallory Wheeler, circa 1890. The pattern belongs to the Vernacular school of ornament.
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