Porcelain Doorknob retailer Set

retailer About:
This vintage doorknob set is one of my favorites, due to the honey coloration and grazing beneath the surface (this is a feature of this porcelain style, not a flaw). Sets like these originate in the late-19th/early-20th centuries. This complete set includes 2 knobs, 1 spindle, and 2 set screws.

Specs:
Knobs—2 1/4 in. diameter

How It Works:
Vintage doorknobs are fairly straightforward, but you'll want to ensure that your door setup will accept this style of spindle. Many vintage doorknob sets are meant for mortise-style latches within the door (the square spindle design of this knob is specific to older mortise latches).

As is common with older Bennington/porcelain knobs, this knob may very slight imperfections. However, I do not restore many porcelain knobs that have large chips/cracks. This particular set is in very good shape!

How I Restored It:
I resurfaced the stems and spindle to remove rust/corrosion from the metal. Any remaining marks on the metal are slight and do not detract from the beauty of the set. I also replaced the set screws for each knob stem.

How It Lasts:
I finished the metal components (stems and spindle) with a protective coating for metals. This will prolong the metal's lasting shine and protect against future corrosion.