Corbin Exeter/Salem Doorknob

Corbin Exeter/Salem Doorknob

Cast bronze doorknob made by Corbin. Art nouveau style with a shell-like spiral and floral elements combined. Somewhat reminiscent of the popular Roanoke design. This doorknob can be seen in the 1892 Portfolio of Art Nouveau Catalogue with both the Exeter and Salem door plates. The doorknob measures 2 1/4"diam. It fits on a standard sized square non-threaded shaft.

Excellent condition and nice patina.

This Corbin Exeter/Salem Doorknob 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. 

Corbin

P&F Corbin was founded by brothers Philip and Frank Corbin in New Britain, CT. in 1851. Interestingly, Philip previously worked for the company that would become Russell and Erwin, which Corbin would merge with in 1902. It ran with a number of subsidiary companies in the 1900's including Corbin Cabinet Lock Co., Corbin Screw Company and even a Corbin Motor Vehicle Corporation! Corbin is still in business today under ownership of Assa Abloy under the name Corbin Russwin.