Some day soon, there will be no more boxes of never-sold stuff, now rediscovered, in hardware stores that closed in the 70s. Fortunately, that day is not today. Today, we have a bunch of Ruth Richmond door knobs and cabinet knobs — new old stock
from a hardware store that closed in the 70s.
There are doorknob sets, in several designs.
In multiples. If I were a home builder, would … build a house with just six doors around these.
And put in just enough cabinetry for these cabinet pulls, too. Matchy matchy.
Not a lotta. But some. For someone maybe even, enough. Ruth Richmond would be pleased, I bet.
- See other stories about Ruth Richmond doorknobs, designed for Weiserlock.
- Ruth Richmond door knobs and cabinet knobs — new old stock on ebay (affiliate link, earns me a wee commission if ya buy)
Ronald E. Hall says
Thanks to this article I got myself an original Ruth Richmond doorknob!
Pam Kueber says
Hooray!!!
Renee says
My Grandma worked in the Weiser lock factory in Chicago assembling locks until she retired in 1970.
Allison says
I love Ruth Richmond knobs! I have a stash of them, but since I have perfectly adequate knobs on the (only three) interior doors in this cottage, and many more urgent projects to finish, I haven’t gotten around to replacing them yet.
Has anyone ever seen an EXTERIOR acrylic knob by Ruth Richmond? I’m so tempted by the white acrylic ones, but I wonder if (aside from the locking part, which is taken care of by a deadbolt anyway) it could be a feasible choice?
Chelsea says
Are they already gone? I clicked on the link, but it said no results found. I REALLY want those door pulls and door knob.
Pam Kueber says
Both links are working for me…
Zeb Leb says
already gone
Pam Kueber says
Yup, they were all on auction, and sold. See the Sold items of the seller to see them…