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Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever
Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever

Antique Vintage Old Eastlake Victorian Bronze Doorbell Door Bell Ringer Lever

$ 105.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Salvaged from an old Victorian door in Northeastern PA. It was made during the 1880's. It's made of solid, heavy, thick, cast bronze, not plated steel. Like most of the decorative hardware produced during the time period, it has an intricate, Aesthetic (Eastlake) style design. The design is enhanced by a rich, original patina (tarnish). At the point of salvage (see last photo), the piece was covered under many coats of paint and shellac. The portion of the plate under the lever was bent forward and the lever itself was also bent to one side. We spent almost 2 hours carefully removing the paint, trying to preserve as much patina as possible. We straighten the plate and bent back the lever as much as we felt comfortable doing--we didn't want to snap or damage the arm. The arm is not completely straight, but it's much, much better than it was and unless you study the piece carefully, , you won't notice.The bronze itself in great condition with only tiny nicks*FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW*
  • Features: Reclaimed
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Material: Brass
  • Type: Door Bell
  • Maker: Unknown
  • Color: Tarnished brass
  • Theme: Eastlake
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: 20%
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Decade: 1890s
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

    Description

    Penn Antique Restoration
    Antique 1880's Bronze Eastlake Doorbell  Lever
    WOW! Gorgeous,  rare, antique, doorbell lever salvaged from an old Victorian door in Northeastern PA.  I'm not sure which manufacturer (R&E, Sargent, Corbin, etc.) made it but  I do know it was made during the 1880's. It's made of solid, heavy, thick, cast bronze, not plated steel.
    Like most of the decorative hardware produced during  the time period, it has an intricate, Aesthetic (Eastlake) style design. The  design is enhanced by a rich, original patina (tarnish). If you prefer a clean,  shiny look, you could remove the patina with "Brasso" and some #0000  steel wool.
    At the point of salvage (see last photo), the piece  was covered under many coats of paint and shellac. The portion of the  plate under the lever was bent forward and the lever itself was also  bent to one side. We spent almost 2 hours carefully removing the paint,  trying to preserve as much patina as possible. We straighten the plate  and bent back the lever as much as we felt comfortable doing--we didn't  want to snap or damage the arm. The arm is not completely straight, but  it's much, much better than it was and unless you study the piece  carefully, you won't notice.
    The bronze itself in great condition with only tiny  nicks and subtle scratches There are no breaks, cracks, chips, or gouges.  It's ready for another lifetime of service.
    Dimensions
    :
    Plate
    :
    2
    "
    x  4
    "
    x
    1/8
    "  thick
    Lever
    :
    23"W x 2
    4"H
    (ornate, T-handle) 3"W x 1 3/4" deep
    (stem behind plate) 3"
    Shipping
    :
    ·
    U.S.
    :
    FREE!
    ·
    Canada
    :
    .99
    ·
    Asia Australia & Europe
    :
    .99
    ·
    Other international buyers please email us for a quote.