Taylor & Boggis Lorain Door Plate- Double Keyhole

Description

Taylor & Boggis Lorain Door Plate- Double Keyhole

Oversized cast bronze door plate made by Taylor & Boggis. Lorain design. Cir. 1885-1910. There were a few different versions of the Lorain pattern and this one differs slightly from the one pictured in the catalogue page provided. The plate features Eastlake style heavy decoration and a double keyhole. The double keyhole feature was often used in hotels and apartments where there was a resident key and a master landlord key. The door plate measures 8″h x 2″w. It appears to have some type of modern refinish on it which gives it a gold color. The refinish is well done, so we decided not to remove it.

This item may be shippable.

This Taylor & Boggis Lorain Door Plate- Double Keyhole is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive. If multiples are ordered, a photo of additional pieces will be sent for approval.

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Taylor & Boggis Foundry

Taylor & Boggis Foundry was established in 1875 by Harvey Taylor and Robert Boggis. It was located in Cleveland, Ohio. The foundry produced iron cast products and builders hardware. The company throughout its history was plagued by a number of fires, causing it to relocate a number of times between 1883 and 1945. In 1969, the company was purchased and consolidated under The Ohio Foundry Company. The company declared bancruptcy in 2012.