two matching american made late 19th century ornamental cast bronze metal "americus" pattern interior passage door backplates or escutcheons salvaged from a chicago two-flat residence undergoing demolition. the oversized doorknob backplates were fabricated by the reading hardware co., reading. pa. features richly detailed foliated scrollwork. measures approximately 10 1/2 x 2 3/8 inches. priced for the pair.