Painted Steel Door Backplate with Keyhole – 5 ½" x 1 ⅝"

Description :
This vintage steel door backplate, painted black, features a rectangular form with a standard knob collar and keyhole cutout. The black finish has areas of wear and minor rust bleed-through around edges and screw holes, adding character to its salvaged appearance. Originally paired with a mortise lock, these plates are ideal for restoration projects, period interiors, or mismatched hardware repairs. Can be stripped and refinished to expose the original brass underneath.

Era:
Mid 20th Century

Style:
Industrial / Colonial Revival

Technique:
Stamped steel with black painted surface finish

Tools Used:
Metal press die, rotary punch, spray or brush-on enamel

History:
Steel hardware was frequently painted black during mid-century renovations to match newer décor trends or reduce glare in low-light settings.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown – form resembles designs used by Yale and Chicago Lock Co., but unmarked

Measurements:
1 ⅝" W x 5 ½" L

Suggested Weight:
0.25 lbs (each)

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
6" x 4" x 0.75"

Item Number : P14699

Category : Hardware

Brand : UK