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ANTIQUE DOORKNOB COLLECTORS OF AMERICA

2020 Virtual Convention Auction

The ADCA will be conducting an Auction during our Zoom meeting on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Below are some of the lots which will be included in the auction, along with others that individual members may hold up to their computer camera during the meeting.

The minimum bid prices are the starting price for the listed item, as determined by the seller. If no one bids at least that minimum bid, the the items will not be sold. Your bid will include USPS insured domestic shipping from the seller to the buyer.

If you win and item, the buyer will need to contact the seller and arrange to make payment.

Lot 1
Corbin Enamel Hinge, c. 1875
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A Corbin enamel hinge with intact factory-applied blue and black enamel hinge plate covers.  The additional photos show the potions of the hinge hidden behind the plate covers.

Minimum bid $750.00

Lot 2
Corbin Greek Soldier knob, c. 1876
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A Corbin Greek head of a soldier, wearing a highly stylized helmet. In great condition
-click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. 2 1/2" diameter.

A-34200

Minimum bid $500.00

Lot 3
Russell & Erwin Geisha Hardware, c. 1880
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This set includes a rare double keyhole Geisha "rose and escutcheon combined" with intact keyhole cover. Together with a A-30401 doorknob, a escutcheon and sash lift. The Geisha pattern was patented on May 13, 1879 by H. E. Russell Jr. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images.

Minimum bid $500.00

Lot 4
Hopkins & Dickinson Navy Seal knob, c. 1888
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A Hopkins & Dickinson doorknob of special design by Richard von Ezdorf for the Navy portion of the State, War & Navy Building in Washington, DC.  This a a highly-sought design, listed as A-10300 in the antiquedoorknobs.us website, and fully described in TDC #171. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. 2 1/2" diameter.

Minimum bid $450.00

Lot 5
Mallory Wheeler "Steamship" doorknob, c. 1882
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A highly-sought Steamship knob by Mallory Wheeler, shown on page 265 of their 1882 catalog. This one is in very good condition with excellent detailing. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. 2 3/8" diameter.

Minimum bid $400.00

Lot 6
Russell & Erwin Plaza Hotel center knob, 1907
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A 3" center knob from the legendary Plaza Hotel in New York. Features the double P monogram which was also found on the oval doorknobs. The knob is mounted on a piece of what appears to be mahogany using a threaded bolt, which appears to use the threaded attachment that originally contained a threaded spindle. Displays very well. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images.

P-47760

Minimum bid $100.00

Lot 7
"Crystal" hardware painting, oil on canvas
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A oil on canvas painting by artist Detra Prete entitled "Crystal", the recent painting features a set of antique hardware with glass doorknobs.

Size: 8" x 10"

Minimum bid $225.00

Lot 8
Hopkins & Dickinson "Pigeon" doorknob, c. 1879
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A highly collectable Hopkins & Dickinson figural knob featuring an aesthetic design bird surrounded by foliage and flowers. Shown in the 1879 H&D catalog. Dark bronze patina. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images.

A-11301

Minimum bid $1000.00


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