Set of Rimmed Glass Doorknobs orange Reading Hardware began in 1872

Reading Hardware began in 1872 in Reading

The thumb latch extends 2" from the back of the handle

These were custom made for the hotel and feature an image of Fort Dearborn at the top

It features a flower with stems on either side

Russell and Erwin Burmese Strike Plate

Set of Rimmed Glass Doorknobs orange Reading Hardware began in 1872Set of Rimmed Glass Doorknobs Set of antique glass doorknobs with a unique shape. The doorknobs feature a tapered top and bottom with 16 long facets. The facets come to a flat area on the face. The middle has a flat rim running along the center line. The doorknob measures 2 1 4"diam. The glass area is 1 1 2"h. I cannot find this shape in any of the catalogues, so the maker and specific date is unknown. It most likely dates after 1900 because the