Yale and Towne Arcadian Doorknob Set

Yale and Towne Arcadian Doorknob Set

Decorative doorknob set- Arcadian by Yale and Towne. Steel. Cir.  1910-1914. Doorknobs measure 2 1/4" diam. This doorknob set has a security feature for exterior doors where one side is set with a pin. The other knob is adjustable for spans between 1 3/4"-3" (not including door plates). Unique three part shaft that was only used by Yale and Towne for a few years.

This Yale and Towne Arcadian Doorknob Set 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. 

Yale

Yale Lock began around 1840 under Linus Yale Sr. in Stamford, CT. It specialized in handmade high security bank locks at the time. In 1852, Linus' son joined the operation. In 1868, Henry Towne joined forces with Yale Jr. to become Yale & Towne. By 1894, Yale & Towne was a large name in the hardware industry and they purchased Branford Lock Works, incorporating some of their designs into their catalogues. In 2000, Assa Abloy acquired Yale but continues to produce under the Yale name.