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original and remarkably intact early 1880's "geisha girl" antique cast brass figural passage doorknob
  • original and remarkably intact early 1880's "geisha girl" antique cast brass figural passage doorknob
  • original and remarkably intact early 1880's "geisha girl" antique cast brass figural passage doorknob
  • original and remarkably intact early 1880's "geisha girl" antique cast brass figural passage doorknob
original and remarkably intact early 1880's "geisha girl" antique cast brass figural passage doorknob

original and remarkably intact early 1880's "geisha girl" antique cast brass figural passage doorknob

SKU: UR-27914-18
sought after and highly collectible ornamental cast brass "geisha girl" figural doorknob. manufactured in the early 1880's by the russell & erwin hardware co. the knob has a patent date of 1879 along the shank in addition to the maker markings on the backside of the knob. the drum-shaped knob is deeply recessed with a beaded border along the edge. the geisha girl is backed by a detailed parasol with the handle positioned in her right hand. russell and erwin created a short-lived "suite" of hardware incorporating several japanese motifs, reflecting the popularity of anglo-japanese design during the 1880's. this knob is highly prized by any collector today. the knob was used on a passage door. the casting details remains clear and crisp.

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