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 (link lapsed…) Oh, did I mention that she says there are More? Also know: Liz’s Antique Hardware has a good selection posted on ebay (link lapsed…) To launch the slide show, click on the first thumbnail then move forward via the arrow below each image:
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Susan says
Though on a somewhat related topic, I am trying to find out which exterior trim paint colors were popular on homes in the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland) in the 1970’s. I own a condo that was built in 1973 and I want to learn more about the door styles and colors that were commonly used on what I’d consider to be a contemporary style (stained wood siding and slider windows with no grills) condos and homes. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
pam kueber says
Susan, I don’t get into this level of granularity here…
aaron france says
wow cool. any leads on how i can come across 200 or so old escutcheons ..the dirtier and rustier the better..my local salvage yard has thousands that are perfect but wants 25 bucks a piece…for un useable ones..and thats what i want..they will be for an art project not home repair. ide love to find a old milk crate full of “junk-y” ones..any leads?i live in indiana .