Antique Norwalk Mortise Lock Set with Ornate Brass Door Knobs Victorian Door Hardware

This antique Norwalk mortise lock set includes a heavy iron lock mechanism, spindle, rosettes, and two matching brass door knobs with bold geometric decoration.

The knobs turn and the mechanism operates, making this a useful architectural salvage piece for an old house restoration, hardware collection, or display.

Details

• Item: Mortise door lock set with two knobs
• Era: Late nineteenth to early twentieth century, exact date not confirmed
• Materials: Cast iron or steel lock body with brass knobs, rosettes, spindle, and faceplate
• Color: Aged brass with blackened iron, brown rust, and traces of green oxidation
• Maker/Mark: Norwalk Lock Co., raised circular mark visible on the lock body
• Style: Victorian geometric and Aesthetic Movement inspired architectural hardware
• Special Features: Matching round knobs with concentric bands, raised floral border, crossed geometric center design, decorative rosettes, working spindle, latch, and mortise lock body
• Key: No key included
• Faceplate Size: Approximately 7 inches long by 1 inch wide
• Lock Body Size: Approximately 4 1/2 inches long
• Knob Size: Approximately 2 inches round
• Weight: Approximately 3 pounds 8 ounces

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Both matching brass knobs, the spindle, rosettes, faceplate, and lock body are present.
• The knobs turn and the internal mechanism responds.
• The latch moves, and the set remains a substantial, usable piece of antique door hardware.
• The raised geometric and floral decoration remains clear across both knobs and rosettes.

Issues / Wear

• The iron lock body has widespread surface rust, finish loss, scratches, and darkened areas.
• The brass shows tarnish, rubbed areas, scratches, dark patina, and scattered green oxidation.
• No key is included, and the locking function has not been tested with a key.
• Mounting screws, strike plate, and any additional installation hardware are not shown and are not included unless pictured.
• Professional cleaning or adjustment may be needed before installation in a working door.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Norwalk Lock Company began in Connecticut in 1865 and became known for decorative builders’ hardware used in homes and public buildings.

This set suits an old house owner, architectural salvage collector, or someone looking for a matched pair of decorated brass knobs with its original style lock body.

The crisp crossed-line design and small raised flowers make these knobs worth noticing even before the mechanism is restored or installed.

It is rusty, heavy, and still turning, which is a fairly honest résumé for a piece of old door hardware.

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