Cast Bronze Door Plate From Fort Dearborn Hotel doorknob The base of the neck

The base of the neck measures 3/4"diam

2 face plates and mortise lock box in Reading "Windsor" pattern

but switching the latch will require moving a few pieces

Oval cast bronze push plate made by Sargent

particularly in the cast iron

Cast Bronze Door Plate From Fort Dearborn Hotel doorknob The base of the neckCast 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