Taylor & Boggis Lorain Door Plate Wrought Steel

Taylor & Boggis Lorain Door Plate Wrought Steel

Wrought steel door plate with bronze plating made by Taylor & Boggis. Lorain design. Cir. 1885-1910. There were a few different versions of the Lorain pattern in both cast and wrought materials. The door plate features Eastlake style decoration with a japanned background. The door plate measures 5 1/2"h x 1 5/8"w.  Some minor plating loss, but overall in good condition. 

This Taylor & Boggis Lorain Door Plate Wrought Steel 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. 

Taylor & Boggis Foundry

Taylor & Boggis Foundry was established in 1875 by Harvey Taylor and Robert Boggis. It was located in Cleveland, Ohio. The foundry produced iron cast products and builders hardware. The company throughout its history was plagued by a number of fires, causing it to relocate a number of times between 1883 and 1945. In 1969, the company was purchased and consolidated under The Ohio Foundry Company. The company declared bancruptcy in 2012.