Antique Fancy Iron Doorknobs, Fancy Brass "423" Doorplates, Niles Lock Set C1886

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Antique Fancy Iron Doorknobs, Fancy Brass Doorplates, Niles Lock Set C1886
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In 1878, a new means of opening doors was patented by Milton and Sidney Niles and manufactured by the Chicago Hardware Company. The true innovation of the Niles system is actually in the installation. The knobs were designed with an long shank that fits securely into the mortise lock, each knob activating the latch independently of the other. As advertisements of the era for Chicago Hardware exclaimed, the Niles knobs and locks were always perfectly adjusted. They effectively eliminated set screws and the washers required to adjust the fit of the doorknobs in the doorplate.
This set includes two cast brass "423" design doorplates, two cast iron vernacular Niles/Chicago doorknobs, and a working Niles mortise lock. Rare to see full working sets such as this.
Two Antique Niles Doorplates measure 1 3/4" by 5 1/4". Doorknobs are 2 1/4". Mortise Lock faceplate is 7/8" by 5 1/2"; depth is 3 1/8";  height is 3 5/8" and width is 5/8".
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