Escutcheon made by the Han-Kow Tassle Company, Chinatown San Francisco, (1915-1978)
Little by little, Joy is unearthing the dusty hardware treasures lying in wait for us out back at Anderson’s Classic Hardware. Her most recent find: A nice big stash of vintage door escutcheons — back plates that go behind your door knob. Click here to see all the items Joy has uncovered, including these escutcheons. Oh, did I mention that she says there are More? Also know: Liz’s Antique Hardware has a good selection posted on ebay. To launch the slide show, click on the first thumbnail then move forward via the arrow below each image:
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Wonderful! My front door has a doorplate (and matching knob) similar to the plate second row, second from left.
I love some of the other knobs and plates….
My favorite style of doorknob is the starburst type that was located in the CENTER of the door. I notice that in lots of old movies.
Cindy has a center door handle and escutcheon — pretty darn cool! http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/07/cindys-midcentury-massachusetts-ranch-house/
Wow! I had never seen Cindy’s pictures in any of my trips to the archives. What a wonderful house. And I love that door handle and escutcheon! That’s on my dream list!
These vintage escutcheons are fabulous. I’m so glad you posted about these great finds. My parents had a home that had a center doorknob with a huge circular back plate. My friends always talked about how “weird” it was in actuality it was pretty darn cool!
What is greater than making a unique statement to those who are entering your home?!
If she comes across floor vents and wall vents–I’m interested in buying. None of the ones available on the market are the right size.
MaryE, my DH tracked down ones that fit our house — it wasn’t easy, as I recall. I’ll ask him and post…
oh, very nice, they look like jewelry.
These were sometimes advertised as “Lock Fashions” by Schlage. I am fortunate enough to have various original 1956 Schlage escutcheons – Continental, Manhattan, Regent and Ming – on five of my exterior doors. Curiously, the front door has a colonial style, wrought iron handle/thumb latch instead. BTW, there is a group devoted to MCM door hardware!