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Wanted: lock plates for front door of 1897 mansion
I recently purchased replacement salvage french doors for the front of my house from an architectural salvage dealer in York, PA, USA. In order to match my hardware to the existing original vestibule door, I have been scouring eBay and other sources for two years trying to locate what I need. I have found some, but not all of the parts I need. Please see the attached photo for reference. It is a picture of the inside door trim. I am in need of the outside plate, as well as two matching knobs for this set. I have the mortise lock already. The hardware was manufactured by the Reading Hardware Co. out of Reading, PA, USA and dates to approximately 1895-1897. I do not know what the plate pattern is called, but the knob pattern is called "Mura." Any help the online community can provide would be appreciated. Thanks!
--Andy
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Permalink Reply by Andy Streenz on -
Well, I located a set of knobs, but I am still looking for the outside plate. Hope I find it soon...spring is here and I am getting antsy to install these doors. Plus, I gotta get it done before my baby son is born on June 3rd! =^)
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Permalink Reply by Shelley on -
OMG!!! Those are exactly the ones that are on four bedroom doors!! But have a skeleton lock yet the design is dead on!! WOW! Should you have any interior doors that match and your don't want them, please keep me in mind! Our house was built in 1905 for your information.
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Permalink Reply by Andy Streenz on
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Hi Shelley,
Is this what your interior door escutcheons look like? I have four extras that I have accumulated over the past two years from other sources. There is also one for sale on eBay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170711930234?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&...
Is your front door/s also equipped with this hardware?
--Andy
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Permalink Reply by Shelley on
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Good day Andy,
Most certainly would be interested in purchasing all of those. Are the doorknobs available with these sets? Our front door set is quite different from the one above. The ones you have are only on the bedroom doors, although not all have both front and back plates. Good luck on your search!
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Permalink Reply by Andy Streenz on
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Unfortunately, I do not have any extra doorknobs. The Mura knob was available all by itself, according to the 1897 Reading catalogue, so they seem to be easier to find. Diligent searching on eBay should net you a couple.
Many times, the hardware on a bedroom door consisted of a full escutcheon plate only on the side of the door facing the common areas. The inside only had a seperate rosette and keyhole. This may explain why your bedroom doors don't all have both front and back plates. It was a good cost-saving measure of the day.
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Permalink Reply by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on -
knobs are easier to find then the plates as knobs were taken off of doors and replacement knobs were put on (glass) or knobs were taken off so the doors would stack better,
Craig Phillips
B & C Emporium antiques and original hardware
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Permalink Reply by Shelley on
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I have plates on both sides of the door but not matching knobs-which are oval. But happy to find two on Ebay which look in great condition-will wait until I get them to comment on overall condition!!
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Permalink Reply by Andy Streenz on
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Here is a page out of the 1897 Reading Hardware catalog showing the exact design of escutcheon I am in need of. I only need the exterior plate, as I have located all the other hardware already. The hardware design is called "Brighton" and the knob design that matches it is called "Mura."
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Permalink Reply by Andy Streenz on
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The Mura knob is listed in the 1897 Reading catalog and is "common knowledge" among the ADCA (Antique Doorknob Collectors of America) members.
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