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Design Patent # D3732 by William Gorman November 2, 1869 and assigned to Russell & Erwin . Made of "Lava" in black, brown & buff. The 1887 Russell & Erwin catalog page 261 noted change in shank size.For additional information on Lava knobs seeThe Doorknob CollectorNumber 141 Click on each photo below to view additional images and information.

Specifications

School / Style
Composition
Manufacturer
Russell & Erwin
Circa Dates
C.1887
Classification
Category V
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V-10110

About this record

“Gothic Pattern Brown” (catalogue V-10110) is an antique doorknob recorded in the Composition Knobs category (Category V) of the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America archive. It was made by Russell & Erwin, circa C.1887. The pattern belongs to the Composition school of ornament.

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