April 16, 2024
Set or pair of cast bronze door knobs c.1880's Bluebell Design Norwalk?
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My parents recently sold my childhood home and before doing so they removed all the original hardware and replaced it with modern units. I am listing all the knobs that they gave me with fond memories of using them. I have tried to research each one and my information is based on comparable hardware I have found on eBay but without any confirmation. I believe all of the pieces are cast bronze but maybe its brass either way VERY heavy. When my parents bought the house over 30 years ago it was already almost 100 years old. I believe all the knobs date to the 1880's. I have heard the style described as Eastlake or Victorian. This set of knobs feature what is called the Bluebell design possibly by Norwalk? They are 2 1/4" in diameter. At some unfortunate time in history they were painted over with black paint. I did not attempt to remove the paint but I know that it can be done quite easily but the paint does accentuate the design. I am not an expert but try to research extensively the pieces that I list. I photograph them in detail and list any defects or damage that I notice. Customer satisfaction is my highest concern. I package carefully and ship promptly. Although I will combine shipping it is often necessary to package and ship separately to insure that you receive your items undamaged. If your purchase exceeds $50 I will include
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