Seriously, what other website wants to see photos of your old door knobs and related hardware — that is, escutcheons? This was suggested by reader Madeline, who wrote:
This rare escutcheon — oh my, so gorgeous — was designed by Howard Pierce; I’ve spotted the design for sale on ebay twice.
Hi Pam,
Would you consider doing a reader-uploader-thing for door knobs and related hardware? (I’m assuming you haven’t already done this in the past.)
I am debating over which style to use on my (currently nonexistent and purely theoretical!) 70’s style contemporary house after having amassed a decent amount of NOS Weiser tulip door knobs in antiqued brass.
I would love to see what other people have on their doors – interior and exterior!
If anybody collects old catalogs from Schlage, Weiser, and so on (someone has been buying them all off eBay… who are you?!) those could be interesting too.
Thanks,
MadelineP.S. Your webpage is a dangerous influence! 😉
Thank you, Madeline, for the great idea. And I hope, “Dangerous in a Good Way” 😉
Our lead photo, above, to start: A Ruth Richmond for Weiserlock doorknob that designer Ben Sander turned me on to. Of course, ever since I wrote about these doorknobs, prices on ebay have doubled or tripled or more. Doggonit.
UPDATE: My site was taking too long to load. So I turned the Uploader off while I asked my host server to see what/if there was a problem. I’ll add the uploader back if / when. Meanwhile, enjoy the photos uploaded so far:
Tips to view slide show: Click on first image… it will enlarge and you can also read my captions… move forward or back via arrows below the photo… you can start or stop at any image:
Vintage 1950s GE Patio Cart: Combination barbeque, range and oven 
12 places to buy aluminum awnings — including from three companies in business since 1946, 1947 and 1948 
Doorbells for a midcentury house including atomic starburst 
GE Partio Cart — yes, “partio”, not “patio” 
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Bette Jean says
I’d love to see an uploader (one of my favorite RR features) of table settings…every day or holiday! Easter…hint, hint?
Lynn Lukins says
Aunt Clara would be over the moon at this feature!!
sherree benoit says
I forgot about Aunt Clara and her door knob collection 🙂
Nancy M Herbert says
(see my reply to Marie). We sold our mcm home in October which was located in North Seattle. It’s front door was very cool, too, but yes, the lion’s head is swank and takes the cake!
Our condo’s bathroom also has pink marble and 3 vintage Lightolier Sciolari glass rod light fixtures which I love, love, love. I feel oh, so pretty in there!
Mary Anne S says
Hardware and lighting, the jewelry of your home!!! Love it, thanks all for posting and sharing.
JH says
Thanks for this! Still looking for something appropriate for our 1949 Cliff May (wanna be?) ranch “front” dutch door. (In quotes because it’s a door into a breezeway instead of the house.) The original was swapped out maybe in the 80s before we bought it.
Bobbie says
That doorknob! The one on the main story — the gold encased in glass. That doorknob! It. Is. Stunning.
Madeline says
Look at these! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-SCHLAGE-Lock-Company-Catalog-RETRO-Door-Locks-Knockers-Handles-Hardware-1966-/361900850255?hash=item5442f8bc4f:g:ncEAAOSwKtlWrpGn
pam kueber says
Wow, what an amazing variety!
Madeline says
Now this is interesting. It’s labeled as Falcon Locks, but it features Weiser’s “Beverly” and “Troy” models:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-FALCON-Lock-Company-Catalog-RETRO-Door-Locks-Locksets-Handles-Hardware-1966/192099989341?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3D2d16889a25c74a559671e55671a934ba%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D361900850255
These are also gorgeous! I’ve seen plenty of advertisements for Dexter brand hardware, but never seen any come up for sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-DEXTER-Lock-Catalog-RETRO-Door-Locks-Handles-Hardware-Accessories-1966/361900850202?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3D2d16889a25c74a559671e55671a934ba%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D361900850255
Madeline says
Must be the same company… I wonder if they are the exact same product. Could be useful if trying to collect more matching door knobs! 😉
Madeline says
And I take that back! There are plenty of Dexter door knobs for sale now!