Cast Bronze Door Plate From Fort Dearborn Hotel doorknob so it is difficult to

so it is difficult to tell which company/date this one is from

The doorknob shaft can range from 1 3/4″-2 3/4″ (measured without plates)

Oval cast bronze push plate made by Sargent

particularly in the cast iron

Cast Bronze Door Plate From Fort Dearborn Hotel doorknob so it is difficult toCast 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