Lockwood Bordeaux Doorknob

Lockwood Bordeaux Doorknob

Decorative cast iron doorknob made by Lockwood. Bordeaux design. This design was originally offered in cast bronze, brass or iron. It features a highly decorative swirl pattern with raised edges forming to a center nub. The swirls resemble large flowing leaves. Cir. 1897-1914. The swirls continue on the underside of the knob. The doorknob measures 2 1/4" diam. Unique shaping, it feels quite nice in the hand.

Some pitting, mostly around the edge and neck.

This Lockwood Bordeaux 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 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.