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Knob

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-38172

Description

Small, flattened circular knobs with round escutcheons and flat iron latches. Traces of pink paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knobs (handles)
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
stamping (forming)
Brass
Iron
Painted
Stamped
KNOB

Inscription

Stamped on each latch, bottom: possibly ""HARCOURT"" [crown] ""PATENTS""

Additional Identification Number

1935.1246A

Maker

Harcourt (Patent holder)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

2.75 x 1.75 (HxW), 1.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Clarence N. Sanborn

Accession Number

1935.1246AB

Date

1800-1830 (Possibly)

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