Penn Magnolia Doorknob var.

Penn Magnolia Doorknob var

Bronze doorknob made by Penn. Magnolia design. This is the early version of Magnolia.  Cir. 1892. It features a fourfold Eastlake style design with floral and geometric elements over a textured border. The decoration extends to the underside of the knob. The knob is in nice condition with a good patina. It measures 2 1/4"diam. It fits on a standard sizes square non-threaded shaft.

The finish is in good condition on the top of the knob with some of the japanned background remaining. There is some finish loss along the edge and on the underside.

This Penn Magnolia 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, we will send a photo of additional pieces for approval. 

Penn

Penn Hardware Company began in Reading Pennsylvania in 1877 under the name Penn Hardware Works. The founders were two brothers, Charles Raymond Heizmann and Albert Aloysius Heizmann. They produced brass and steel hardware products. In 1896, the company incorporated under the name Penn Hardware Company and it expanded to include more industrial products. The business closed in 1954.