Unusual Antique 1868 EAGLE And SHIELD Bronze Door Knobs, Illinois State Capitol
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6839060 | Material: Bronze |
| Type: Door Knob |
A beautiful and unusual complete set of solid bronze doorknobs and back plates, originally installed in the Illinois State Capitol building when it was built in 1868.
The knobs feature the Illinois state shield, with an eagle holding a patriotic shield in its claws, and a banner in its beak reading: "National Union, State Sovereignity" and dated 1818-1868. Illinois became a state in 1818, and the Capitol was built in 1868.
This set includes two ornate bronze door pla...tes, and two bronze door knobs of slightly different design. One doorknob is a tradition round door knob, and is in excellent condition. The other doorknob is very similar, except that it has two "wings" on either side. It is in very good condition as well, but has more wear to the eagle and shield design, as shown in photos. The door plates are also in excellent condition, with some very light tarnishing, particularly to the back.
Door plates measure: 10" top to bottom. Entire set weighs just over three pounds.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and thank you for your interest.
The knobs feature the Illinois state shield, with an eagle holding a patriotic shield in its claws, and a banner in its beak reading: "National Union, State Sovereignity" and dated 1818-1868. Illinois became a state in 1818, and the Capitol was built in 1868.
This set includes two ornate bronze door pla...tes, and two bronze door knobs of slightly different design. One doorknob is a tradition round door knob, and is in excellent condition. The other doorknob is very similar, except that it has two "wings" on either side. It is in very good condition as well, but has more wear to the eagle and shield design, as shown in photos. The door plates are also in excellent condition, with some very light tarnishing, particularly to the back.
Door plates measure: 10" top to bottom. Entire set weighs just over three pounds.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and thank you for your interest.
