Lockwood Albemarle Doorknob

Lockwood Albemarle Doorknob

Single doorknob made by Lockwood.  Cir. 1897.  Made of cast bronze. It features a fourfold decoration with a japanned background. The knob measures 2 1/4" in diameter. The doorknob requires a slightly smaller, but within standard range non-threaded square shaft.

Medium patina with some light scratching from use on the undecorated surface.

This Lockwood 1894 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. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive. If multiples are ordered a photo of additional pieces will be sent for your approval.

Lockwood

Lockwood Hardware Manufacturing Company began in 1878 under Henry Sanford Lockwood and Henry W. Lester. In 1889, Lockwood purchased the Nashua Lock Company. After suffering a bit of decline due to the Great Depression, the Independent Lock Company (ILCO) absorbed Lockwood. In 1934, an Australia branch began which continues to this day The company was later reincorporated under the original name. It continues today as Lockwood under the Assa Abloy Group.