highly sought after all original and intact fanciful late 19th or early 20th century "la grande" pattern salvaged chicago entrance door backplate manufactured by the reading hardware co., reading, pa. the ornamental cast bronze doorknob plate features very elaborate perforated scrollwork with fluted urn and bird head motif. the doorknob backplate is often found in conjunction with "columbian" pattern door hardware. three matching entrance door backplates available. priced individually.