Cast Bronze Door Plate From Fort Dearborn Hotel doorknob then in 1868 it became

then in 1868 it became Mallory

Oval cast bronze push plate made by Sargent

but is identified as T486-487 depending on size

particularly in the cast iron

The base of the neck measures 3/4"diam

Cast Bronze Door Plate From Fort Dearborn Hotel doorknob then in 1868 it becameCast bronze door plate. Slightly oversized cast bronze door plate from Fort Dearborn Hotel in Chicago. These were custom made for the hotel and feature an image of Fort Dearborn at the top. Cir. 1914. Possibly made by Sargent & Co? The plate has a slightly unusual setup with the keyhole above the doorknob hole. Above the keyhole is an interesting "button" which seems to be activated from the back. It takes a small 3 8" square shaft and both spins and