Skip to product information
c. 1900's original antique american ornamental cast iron residential "finger twist" doorbell handle with matching backplate
  • c. 1900's original antique american ornamental cast iron residential "finger twist" doorbell handle with matching backplate
  • c. 1900's original antique american ornamental cast iron residential "finger twist" doorbell handle with matching backplate
  • c. 1900's original antique american ornamental cast iron residential "finger twist" doorbell handle with matching backplate
c. 1900's original antique american ornamental cast iron residential "finger twist" doorbell handle with matching backplate

c. 1900's original antique american ornamental cast iron residential "finger twist" doorbell handle with matching backplate

SKU: UR-13485-12
early 20th century antique american residential entrance door "new departure" mechanical doorbell rotating "finger twist" handle likely fabricated by the new departure mfg. co., bristol, ct. retains the original rococo style flush mount backplate containing two screw holes that flank the protruding knob. rotating the knob or t-handle, either to the right or left, communicates to the hammer-shaft (creating a rapid rotary motion), whereby the hammers are caused to strike the inner surface of the bell or gong in rapid succession. doorbell not included. minor surface rust and faint traces of the original copper-plated finish. measures approximately 4 1/4 x 1 5/8 inches.

Please Note: We do not appraise, nor disclose prices of items sold. No Exceptions.

Questions? Click on Contact Us below. Please make sure to reference the UR# when contacting us.

 Contact Us

You may also like