Russell & Erwin Highly 1880’s Geisha Girl Anglo-Japanese doorknob

Description: Antique passage highly desirable door knob 2 5/16” diameter and 3/8” spindle opening size. Special for Entry mortise lock. contain figural geisha girl with parasol, and other distinctive designed motifs. is in great conditions. this is an nice piece with green patina due exposure to elements marked on the shank Pat. May 13 1879 . Marked in the back with the manufacture’s name Russel and Erwin mfg. Co. New Britain Conn. USA This amazing door knob is original see pictures as part of descriptions. This is part of the Anglo Japanese style. original see pictures as part of descriptions. History: An echo of A-10400, and equally charming. Design patent #D11,226, June 3, 1879 by R. Christesen. An early "Japanese style" knob. Russell & Erwin produced several fine pieces of hardware in this style as shown in The Doorknob Collector # 120 and the 1883 Russell & Erwin catalog. However, by 1885 only one or two designs were left in the catalog. An article in The Doorknob Collector # 153 give more information on Rodolphe Christesen. School: Vernacular Manufacturer: Russell & Erwin Dates: C. 1879 This true collectible jewel

Price: 725 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

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