Russell and Erwin Des Pat D4, 166 Doorknob

Russell and Erwin Des Pat D4, 166 Doorknob

Heavy cast iron decorative doorknob by Russell and Erwin. One of those early patented designs assigned to Metallic Compression Casting Company. Design Pat # D4, 116 by Joseph A. Ruff. patented in 1970 and seen in Russell and Erwin's 1971 Sup and 1875 catalogues. It features a concave center with a dense fourfold floral design. Decoration extends to the underside. The doorknob measures 2 1/4"diam. It fits snuggly on a standard sized non-threaded square shaft.

This Russell and Erwin Des Pat D4, 166 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. 

Russell and Erwin / Russwin

Russell and Erwin Manufacturing was established in 1839 in New Britain, CT. under the name of Stanley, Russell & Company. The founders include Henry E. Russell, Cornelius B. Erwin and Frederick T. Stanley. Upon Stanley's withdrawal just one year later, it became Matteson, Russell and Company to reflect a new partnership with Smith Matteson and John H. Bowen. Six years later, the company officially becomes Russell & Erwin. In 1851, it becomes Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company. They merge with P. & F. Corbin in 1902, but continue to produce under the Russell and Erwin name. American Hardware and Russwin were also brand names used off and on in conjunction with the Russell and Erwin name. By 1964, the division again separated and was purchased by Emhart Manufacturing under the name Russwin. It continues today under the name Corbin Russwin, owned by Assa Abloy.