Pair of Antique Shield-Top Door Backplates – Keyhole & Knob Collar

Description :
This matched set of two antique door backplates features a shield-top silhouette with subtle scroll detailing and a pointed lower tip. Crafted from brass-plated steel, the plates include openings for both a standard round doorknob and a skeleton key, suggesting they were originally paired with a mortise lock. With an 8 ½" length and aged patina, these pieces are ideal for restoring historic doors or as accent components in repurposed design projects.

Era:
Early 20th Century (circa 1910s–1930s)

Style:
Neoclassical / Colonial Revival

Technique:
Stamped brass-plated steel with embossed edging

Tools Used:
Punch press, collar crimp die, hand-finishing files

History:
Popular in American residential construction during the early 1900s, these backplates were often found in bedrooms, parlors, and entryways.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown

Measurements:
2 ¾" W x 8 ½" L (each)

Suggested Weight:
~1 lb total (0.5 lb each)

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
10" x 5" x 1"

Item Number : P14667

Category : Hardware

Brand : UK