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original c. 1870's hard to find and highly collectible antique american ornamental cast iron "clara barton" figural doorknob
  • original c. 1870's hard to find and highly collectible antique american ornamental cast iron "clara barton" figural doorknob
  • original c. 1870's hard to find and highly collectible antique american ornamental cast iron "clara barton" figural doorknob
original c. 1870's hard to find and highly collectible antique american ornamental cast iron "clara barton" figural doorknob

original c. 1870's hard to find and highly collectible antique american ornamental cast iron "clara barton" figural doorknob

SKU: UR-12940-12
rare c. 1870's antique american ornamental cast iron figural doorknob believed to be inspired by or modeled after american cross founder clara barton. the banded edge doorknob features a deeply sunken center with female portrait in low-relief. a repeating abstract floral motif border surround the profile. the antique figural doorknob is attributed to the newman hardware company. refinished to maximize casting detail. clara barton was a pioneer american teacher, patent clerk, nurse, and humanitarian. she is best remembered for establishing the american red cross in washington, d.c. on may 21, 1881. measures approximately 2 1/8 inches in diameter. limited quantity available.

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