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Listed in the Corbin records of special knobs as the emblem of the Minneapolis Athletic Club. Very unusual cast iron doorknob depicting two little animals (gophers) with arms extended to form the letter M. Click on each photo below to view additional images and information.

Specifications

School / Style
Emblematic
Manufacturer
P & F Corbin
Circa Dates
Unknown
Classification
Category P - P-700
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Related Terms
P-71600

About this record

“Minneapolis Athletic Club” (catalogue P-71600) is an antique doorknob recorded in the Public Buildings/Seals category (Category P, Single Letters) of the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America archive. It was made by P & F Corbin, circa Unknown. The pattern belongs to the Emblematic school of ornament.

Moving off a platform we had outgrown

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