Branford Castilian Door Plate

Branford Castilian Door Plate

Decorative door plate in Branford's "Castilian" pattern. Wrought steel with nice copper finish. Cir. 1895. It features a dense geometric design with some ivy-like elements. The door plate measures 7 1/4"h x 2 1/4"w. The pattern was continued for a short time upon Yale's purchase of Branford. Some very small areas of finish loss, but very good overall color.

This Branford Castilian Door Plate is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive. 

Branford Lock Works

Branford Lock Works began in 1852 as Squire and Parsons Manufacturing Company after a failed stove business left the factory in Branford, CT. available for lock making. The company was purchased in 1862 by Thomas Kennedy and incorporated as Branford Lock Works in 1865. In 1894, Yale & Towne purchased the company. In 1910, a strike consequently closed the plant and operations moved to the Yale and Towne headquarters in Stamford, CT.