19th Century Ornamental Brass Mortise Door Knob Set Ceylon Eastlake Pattern

19th Century Ornamental Brass Mortise Door Knob Set Ceylon Eastlake Pattern

This is a beautiful antique cast brass door knob set with ornate detailing, likely from the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880-1920).

Features:
Material: Brass (cast and stamped), with an aged patina consistent with age.

Design: Decorative rosette plate and the knob faces show detailed, embossed geometric and floral designs, which are typical of the Victorian and early Edwardian eras.

Style: Eastlake style (popular in the late 1800s), characterized by intricate, geometric, and nature-inspired ornamentation.

Construction: The black painted iron/steel section is the mortise lock case, which would have been fitted inside the door. The knobs are attached via a square spindle that goes through the lock body.

Use: This set would have originally been used on interior or entry doors in a Victorian home or commercial building.