original matching late 19th or early 20th century refinished ornamental cast iron "oriental" pattern interior residential passage door backplates or escutcheons designed and fabricated by branford lock works, branford, ct. the doorknob backplates have been brushed down to bare metal and sealed with a cleat coat lacquer. the original wrought steel collars or thimbles are tightly affixed to the backside of each doorknob backplate. priced for the pair.