original and intact c. 1890's antique american ornamental cast bronze rococo style interior residential doorknob backplate designed and fabricated by the reading hardware co., reading, pa. the highly detailed bronze metal escutcheon features richly organic design motifs in the form of seashells, flowers and leafage. the surface mount backplate contains a nicely aged surface patina. salvaged from a chicago graystone residence undergoing interior renovation. measures approximately 10 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.