Gothic Pattern Buff (V-10111) — Russell & Erwin Antique Doorknob

CATALOG ID: V-10111

Gothic Pattern Buff

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Design Patent # 3732 by William Gorman November 2, 1869. 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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bronze gothic revival

About this record

“Gothic Pattern Buff” (catalogue V-10111) 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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