Antique White Porcelain Doorknob Set with Nickel-Plated Ferrules & Rosettes – 2 ¼"

Description :
This antique doorknob set features two classic white porcelain knobs mounted on a square-threaded spindle with nickel-plated ferrules and original rosettes. Measuring approximately 2 ¼" in diameter and 4" in assembled length, the set shows typical signs of age with surface oxidation on the hardware and light spotting on the porcelain. The attached rosettes and intact set screws make this a fully functional hardware set, ideal for period-correct restoration or vintage-inspired reuse.

Era: Late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1880s–1920s)

Style: Victorian / Early American Utilitarian

Technique: Kiln-fired glazed porcelain with machine-formed metal components and threaded spindle

Tools Used: Pottery molds, kiln, lathe, threading machine, screw press

History: White porcelain knobs like these were affordable, durable, and widely adopted in American homes during the late 1800s, particularly in bedrooms and service areas. The addition of metal rosettes reflects a transitional design commonly seen in turn-of-the-century construction.

Manufacturer / Maker: Maker: Unknown. These parts are typical of mass-produced hardware from companies such as Russell & Erwin or Norwalk Hardware Co., but no markings are visible.

Measurements: Knob Diameter: 2 ¼" Assembled Length: 4"

Suggested Weight: 1.5 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension: 6" L x 4" W x 3" H

Item Number : P14757

Category : Door Knobs

Brand : UK