Branford Florentine Door Plate

Branford Florentine Door Plate

Cast bronze decorative door plate made by Branford. Cir. 1893. The door plate is shaped at the top and bottom with a leaf design along the edge. It measures 7 3/4"h x 1 7/8"w. It is marked on the back 3762. Although the catalogue illustration varies slightly from the actual door plate, the catalogue number matches up to the marking. The plate is in good condition with a nice patina. There is a bit of scratching on the flat surface and the cup is slightly bent on the very edge on one side, but this will not affect functionality.

This Branford Florentine 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. If multiples are ordered, a photo of additional pieces will be sent for approval. 

 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.