original 19th century antique american eastlake style "oriental" pattern interior residential doorknob backplate fabricated by branford lock works, branford, ct. the ornamental cast bronze doorknob backplate or escutcheon contains a single skeleton keyhole, two screw holes and a wrought brass collar or thimble. the dark bronze metallic inlay accentuates the casting detail. all original and intact. striking design. measures approximately 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches.