Reading Columbian Doorknob

Reading Columbian Doorknob

Heavy cast bronze decorative doorknob by Reading. Columbian design. Cir. 1896-1911. Highly detailed with decoration along the top and incised lines along the center ridge. Excellent patina, they used a lot of copper content in this bronze which gives it a rich brown color. Some green oxidation in the crevices which could be polished out, but it makes the decoration stand out nicely. The doorknob measures 2 1/4" in diameter.

This 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.

Reading

Reading Hardware began in 1872 in Reading, Pennsylvania. It produced both basic and highly decorative builders hardware. Reading's hardware was used in many notable buildings including the White House in Washington, D.C. The operation closed in 1950.