Pair of Vintage Brass Door Backplates with Keyhole – 2" x 7"

Description :
This pair of vintage brass door backplates features an ornate shell-and-scroll design at each end, with a central round knob collar and traditional skeleton keyhole. Measuring 2" wide by 7" high and 1/4" thick, these plates have a naturally aged patina with areas of verdigris, offering authentic character for period doors. The backs show original casting marks and wear consistent with early-to-mid 20th century hardware.

Era
Early to Mid-20th Century

Style
Victorian Revival / Classical Decorative

Technique
Stamped and cast brass with embossed decorative motifs

Tools Used
Metal stamping press, die-casting mold, buffing and polishing tools

History
Ornate brass backplates like these were common in revival-style homes of the early 1900s, combining decorative elegance with durable function for interior and exterior doors.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown (design is similar to Reading Hardware Co. and Yale & Towne patterns from the period)

Measurements
2" W x 7" H x 1/4" D each

Suggested Weight
Approx. 0.6 lbs for the pair

Item Number : P14272

Category : Hardware

Brand : UK