Very Ornate 1891 Door Knob Set Restoration | Random Restoration

[@StuffBudDuz]

I've never said this to anyone before, but . . . I really love your knobs.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha well hey I'll take your word for it. Much appreciated!

[@CupcakeKnowsItAll]

I bet it was such a huge relief to finally get the piece of spindle out of there 😄

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha it took so long to fish that thing out of the knob but it would have driven me nuts listening to it rattling around in there if I put these knobs back to use without removing it. As always thank you for watching!

[@ShipCreek]

"Then I had a tantrum and covered the whole thing" 🤣 boy who can't relate to that? 😂😉

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha right! I was not havin' it with that paint malfunction 😆

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@larryjohnston52]

The paint blow out was hilarious 😂. Nice Work

[@suzanne7580]

It was a very relatable moment.... 😂

[@randomrestoration6858]

That thing was in full sabotage mode 😆

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@suzanne7580 😆

[@deejustdee1234]

...then I had a tantrum...🤣😂🤣😂

[@jpenguin27]

"Gadzooks nice miss" Mounting them at the end was a great idea to show what they would look like installed. And the answer is... beautiful! Great job.

[@randomrestoration6858]

It was a brilliant attempt at aiming hahaha. That I you, I reckon it’s a lot better looking in a display than leaving them loose on a shelf!

[@gaynorjackson8857]

Beautiful restoration love it 😀

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! I'll be restoring the full set of hardware these knobs belong to in a future video - It's such a cool design! Thanks for watching!

[@aboujad5916]

Beautiful restoration❤💯

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hi all! Sorry it's another small project and short video this week, but I will be making up for it in my next video which has taken a lot longer than expected! I've been tempted to move away from a project/video every three weeks to instead start releasing videos whenever they're ready. This way there's no need to rush a project in order for the video to be uploaded on time and they can all be done to the best of my ability. Let me know what you think in the comments, and as always, thank you very much for watching!

[@rickjones2192]

I enjoy watching your videos...whatever works best for you.

[@jpenguin27]

I will be here for the content whenever it comes. Take the time you need :)

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@rickjones2192 Thank you for the support, Rick!

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@jpenguin27 Thanks a lot, John! :)

[@walterengler5709]

I was thinking as I watched this why paint any of the knob it looks very nice. But I have to admit the final product with the painting highlights it SO well. I was wrong and the look wonderful. Nice job.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Walter! The paint really does make the raised details pop - The effect is even better in person, as you can make out every little detail from across the room. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@kerylcooper2314]

They are probably prettier than when they left the factory! Thank you ❤️👍🏼🇺🇸🌵

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot for the kind words, Keryl!

[@martinbrace7195]

Another great video thanks

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a bunch, Martin!

[@terryrogers1025]

Came out nice. I am impressed with your mortising capabilities young man. Thanks for the video.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hey I appreciate the kind words, Terry! I still need a bit of practice, but it's always oddly fun (though a bit time consuming) chiseling out the mortise for these projects. Thanks again for watching, and have a nice rest of your weekend!

[@lotsabirds]

Do what works best! Great video! Thanks!,

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the support, Bill!

[@br6480]

I’m always amazed at the amount of detail that’s hidden underneath all that patina or paint.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Right, Mallory & Wheeler had a bunch of fantastic intricate designs. It's always nice to bring them back to life! I have the rest of this set now (the backplates and mortise lock) and I'd live to get the whole set properly restored some time soonish. Thanks for watching!

[@shedmanx3640]

Brilliant restoration and I love the humour. Each piece is getting better and better. Absolutely enjoyed and laughed all the way through. 👍🇦🇺

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Shed Man. I have a very cool item for the next restoration and I reckon it's going to be the best one I've done by a significant margin, so stay tuned! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@walidabdelrahim3997]

nice & professional work

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot!

[@jeanmariedu5914]

Un travail d'une grande finesse. Bravo

[@randomrestoration6858]

Merci beaucoup, j'apprécie!

[@Pipsquacky]

Stunning.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you!

[@churlepatakha]

Nice work done!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@shortsweettoo]

Beautiful 😊

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Debbie!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Nice job! 🌟🌟🌟🙂🙂🙂

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@kevgermany]

Nice work. You could have removed the square shaft with a strong alum solution. It's used to dissolve corroded pins on brass instruments like saxophones.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! I’ll have to look into that for future projects. I spent about five or more hours removing that so any easier solution is welcome haha. Thanks for watching!

[@hizirbat5589]

Respect for Labor

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@jrand2631]

Beautiful old doorknobs, almost art, and great job restoring them mate. 👏👏👏

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, these are some truly lovely door knobs!

[@lynwoodlewis6002]

Wow...just...wow! Beautiful knobs restored beautifully. Well done, sir.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words, Lynwood!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Very well done

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks you very much!

[@NarTac13]

I’m surprised the door handle still works after so many years!! You did an awesome job! 😉

[@randomrestoration6858]

It's impressive how well these old door knobs hold up! Thanks for watching!

[@nanasewdear]

These videos are my moment of zen.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much for stopping in and watching!

[@pauldockins9635]

Short or long you videos is enjoyable

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words, Paul!

[@Mikeca300]

Nice job!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot!

[@CountanceD]

These are the obstacles that stump me so very often. Good for you to work through them.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words, Countance!

[@luisangelcampos1681]

Considero que lo más hermoso de cada pieza es el detalle en cada grabado y lo espectacular es el producto final como recién hecho el brillo y contraste del color negro con el dorado,le dan ese toque magistral, muchas gracias por compartirlo saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@rosemarshall1219]

Beautiful finds! Art Deco of 1920’s is gorgeous.

[@randomrestoration6858]

These are some beautiful door knobs indeed! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@G.W.1852]

The scuffs are like its history though 🥲

[@randomrestoration6858]

Someone damaged the door knob I started with due to incompetence whilst attempting to remove the spindle. Sullying the ornate nature of these pieces goes against the original idea of them - to be surrounded by beauty. In some instances damage to an item significantly reduces the desirability of an item. The knob I started with was destined to be thrown out due to its damage. It's far better to "remove its history" in favor of saving it from a much worse fate. Thanks for watching!

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Those would've gone perfect in my old 1891 victorian.

[@randomrestoration6858]

They absolutely would have! I recently picked up the backplates and mortise lock that go with these door knobs, and can't wait to get them restored! Thanks for watching!

[@foreseengust]

Samantha's aunt would appreciate this...from Bewitched

[@randomrestoration6858]

I can't say I've ever watched Bewitched, but I'll 100% trust your judgement here haha. Thank you for watching!

[@willymaes]

What a shame they don't make them like this any more. Beautiful restoration job yet again.

[@randomrestoration6858]

You can say that again, it's amazing how similar door related hardware looks these days. Thanks for watching!

[@WorkshopDC]

The paint blow was very funnie, I really enjoy to watch that part is so relaxing and satisfying. You make a super nice job on this one. Love It! ❤️

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha that syringe was not cooperating this time round! Thanks a lot man! ❤

[@D...........33]

The door handles looked amazing 👌

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, Derek!

[@itsabughunt6310]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a bunch, Heather!

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you!

[@chandarussell]

These old doorknobs etc are just beautiful. I’d love to have them in my house.

[@randomrestoration6858]

They are indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@davidcoats1037]

Well done! Beautiful knobs and great display at the end 😃👌🏼

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, David!

[@pattywilliams5124]

Great job as always ! I love these short videos! Beautiful work

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Patty!

[@BUTCH0120]

i think they are prettier unpainted, certainly less nerve wracking. but that is one guy's opiniom. very nice work!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! These really do look nice unpainted as well, so I totally see where you're coming from!

[@BUTCH0120]

@@randomrestoration6858 I greatly admire your skill, steadiness of hand, and patience. All of which I lack! Regards.

[@debrabaum2020]

Absolutely magnificent 👏👏👏👏👏🙏

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a bunch, Debra!

[@oneshotme]

Very nice They look beautiful again!! You did a wonderful job restoring them!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank a bunch, Oneshot! These are definitely some gorgeous old door knobs!

[@albertdeloach1382]

Very nicely done. I would love to have these door sets throughout my house!😍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, Albert! You’d certainly have the coolest house on the block if you filled it with this hardware!

[@markphillips6154]

Those things have to be worth a pretty decent chunk of change

[@randomrestoration6858]

It's hard to say what a restored set of these would be worth. As far as what they originally cost, it's a good question since the catalogs that feature these knobs have no pricing written in unfortunately. Thanks again for watching!

[@Englandfan91]

Looking great! Nice job.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, Silke!

[@ninagoldiloks]

The restored beauty iz stunning. Well done! 👏❤

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, Nina!

[@cricketcricket9749]

LOVED the tantrum!!😂

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha that thing was not cooperating!

[@rosemarshall1219]

Random is a simple human being, like us! 😅🤘

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@rosemarshall1219 I’m just glad normal was not added to that statement 🤣

[@rosemarshall1219]

@@randomrestoration6858 normal ? of course not! Kudos weirdo🤘🙃❤️

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@rosemarshall1219 Now that's what I like to hear 😆

[@Brassmask]

Those were f’ing beautiful. Well done and hilarious as usual. 👍🏽

[@randomrestoration6858]

They are some spectacular door knobs indeed, thank you very much!

[@savagejo6661]

Damn fine work! I hope the actual door is just as nice!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! Haha well they haven't been installed on a door just yet, but they'll definitely make their way onto a quality door at some point. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@davidroosa4561]

those things he restores are amazing. nowadays all we get for door hardware is garbage

[@randomrestoration6858]

I 100% agree with you on that, David! Thanks for watching!

[@jilldavies7094]

You made a beautiful job of cleaning them up, but I preferred them before you painted them.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Jill! These definitely look quite nice bot painted and unpainted, so I see where you're coming from. Thanks for watching!

[@abo_fhad]

انت جمعت بين الابداع و لمعلومات التاريخية للتحفة , شكرا لك

[@randomrestoration6858]

شكرا جزيلا!

[@robinbohn7478]

I loved the patina on them before you restored them, but the finished product is truly a work of art. My dad worked with metal so I understand a lot of what you are doing because I have done it. (dad tossing me something and making me finish it)

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you for the kind words, Robin! Haha well he made you learn one way or another it sounds. Thanks for watching!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

cool job as always, like👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much!

[@ElPadre50340]

Très très belle restauration, elles sont parfaites, merci pour la partage !!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Merci pour les mots gentils!

[@adriamiraguilar]

Excelente !!!

[@randomrestoration6858]

¡Muchas gracias Adriana!

[@ArtisticEndeavors]

Exquisite

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Susannah!

[@bobblossom2713]

despite the rust and corrosion, look at how strong the steel was when you cut the square shaft off of the bottom of the knob. pretty amazing

[@randomrestoration6858]

Yeah that thing looked pretty bad but was still surprisingly sturdy! Thanks for watching!

[@ejarthur9106]

Since the other half is missing you should make itbinto a shift knob

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha well I did end up getting the second knob to go along with this one eventually. I have seen old door knobs like this turned into shifter knobs on a few occasions. Thanks for watching!

[@ejarthur9106]

@@randomrestoration6858 no problem bro!! I would love to see it put on a door in your house! I think it would be so cool!!

[@aprilelliott2210]

Beautiful, but I liked it better without the paint.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, I agree that these lookeed quite nice without paint as well, so I totally see where you're coming from!

[@garyjones2582]

Fantastic job.. I love the wooden display that you made... Beautiful... I wonder how they painted them in the days of old..

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, Gary! I really think these wouldn’t really look finished without the wooden display, and with it they look way better! I’m guessing they used a brush and hand painted enamel on them. They then would have used a cloth or a towel to quickly wipe the excess off much like I do, and I’d imagine they would have been pretty efficient about it so it wouldn’t take all day to paint a set. Thanks for watching!

[@georgeshelton6281]

This includes ornate door hinges that are also still going on strong.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I'm always impressed how well many of the old (100+ year old) hinges I've come across for sale that are still in fantastic shape. Thanks again for watching!

[@MMitchellMarmel]

Purity, Body and Flavor! ;-)

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha thanks for watching!

[@kennith.]

I think there might be a chemical polish for copper based alloys. Needs to be used outside since it is nitric acid based. Again wonderful job.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I did look into something like that about 6-7 months ago, but never ended up buying anything haha. It would be handy to have with certain projects - I'll have to look into it again. Thanks for watching!

[@kennith.]

@@randomrestoration6858 I think the easiest commercial ones are the ones that ammo reloaders use to polish their brass. Macdermid Enthone is a electroplating / metal finishing supply company that might have something. They might even have customers in your area that do small plating jobs :).

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

I can't get over how dazzling those were originally.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks for watching!

[@LeeStJohn-ym4df]

A late comment but I hope you chose to go w whatever is best for you. When it's posted is when we get to see it. 'Nough said.😄 And thanks for very interesting and entertaining videos. Love your sense of humor w out a word being said. ...However do you think it's possible to provide a dark background for your text? It would be so much easier to read what you wrote!👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

I really appreciate it, Lee! For now I'll probably continue on with smaller projects in between larger ones, as KZbin seems to like evenly spaced videos rather than random uploads. The program I use for editing isn't the best, and as a result the size of the black outline for white text is severely limited for some reason haha. I could certainly test out black text though, and I may test it out in the near future - I've actually been tempted to test out a darker work bench because I find the light color it currently is happens to be a bit too bright in the background when focused on objects. Thanks again!

[@drunkdunc8738]

Rattle your handles too much and your door becomes alarmed 😲🍻

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha I’ll keep that in mind for my next handle rattling session. Thanks again for watching!

[@manecobeirao]

Excepcional trabalho ! O amigo restaurador é também um grande artista. Receba nossos calorosos cumprimentos do Brasil. É um grande prazer assistir seus vídeos, muito obrigado.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Muito obrigado pelas amáveis palavras!

[@dominick7464]

These door handles are beautiful and your restoration will enhance them. BRAVO ! What a pain to paint with a syringe 😉😂. When jewelers engrave a first name on a piece of jewelry, they use a product to fill in the engraving (hot engraving wax)... I don't know if it is usable for this case .. ??

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much! Yeah the syringe painting takes a lot of time, especially since I do two coats of paint with them. It's even worse when it malfunctions hahaha. I'd have to look into that, but since I put a lacquer over the whole piece to keep the bronze from tarnishing it likely isn't compatible with the engraving wax. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@jlynn2724]

I can't be the only one who watches him spray on the paint remover and thinks "mmm, forbidden butter"

[@randomrestoration6858]

Oh trust me, I'm guilty of having the same thoughts hahahaha

[@cindiberg7718]

They were beautiful and ornate before the paint. Was it really needed?

[@randomrestoration6858]

These are definitely great looking knobs either painted or unpainted, but I figured since the knob I started with had been originally painted that I'd return it to its original state. Thanks for watching!

[@jironmeister]

Well... Someone polishing his knob

[@randomrestoration6858]

I am known as a frequent knob polisher 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@Tim-57]

Beautiful Edit What kind of paint did you use in the "needle?" Your sense of humour adds to the quality of the videos.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Tim! I used a spray paint in the needle - It's definitely not the strongest, but the clear lacquer that went over it should protect it pretty well. Thanks for watching!

[@Tim-57]

@@randomrestoration6858 Very cool and I agree the lacquer will protect it Did you have fun putting the paint into the syringe?..haha😉

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@Tim-57 I did try spraying it directly into the syringe once, but it was a total mess to say the least hahaha - Now I just spray it into a separate container and suck it up with the syringe

[@Tim-57]

@@randomrestoration6858 Hahaha...so true I like your idea🙂 I have sprayed into the cap and used a paint brush or toothpick for small areas.

[@randomrestoration6858]

​@@Tim-57 I have a small paintbrush that I unknowingly dumped some of my newer lacquer on, and it's pretty much a toothpick at this point so that's what I use for any fine touching up jobs these days haha

[@MillwalltheCat]

Nice work, as always! I wonder how you would have got on using enamelling instead of paint for the filling of the recesses? I'd like to see a video of you using that technique, and I think you'd do well with it.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! I'd definitely like to test out enameling the recessed areas in the future. It should only need one coat unlike the paint I use now which needs 2-3, but until then I'll have to stick to the (slightly inefficient) paint I use now. Thanks for watching!

[@rachelp2657]

I know it’s been awhile since you posted this video but I had a question that I really wanted to ask! You said the door knobs were painted when they were first made as well, but I wanted to know did they only use black paint or were other colors available? You did a great job on the restoration! The door knobs look beautiful

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Rachel! These knobs only had black recessed areas or dark brown recessed areas - That said, is was much more common (especially in the 1870s to earlier 1880s) to have other colors offered. I've seen pink, red, green, blue and white offered, sometimes with items having multiple colors like pink/white or blue/white/black. when I come across the right set I'll definitely be doing a multiple colored piece in the future,. So far the projects I've done are all too new and only had black/brown recessed areas as an option. Thank you for watching!

[@rachelp2657]

Thank you for answering! That’s very interesting and informative! I would love to see the multicolor if you make a video of it

[@jessgreenwood262]

Clean your brushes and then soak them in fabric softener for 30 minutes and leave to dry naturally.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I prefer to dirty my brushes by cleaning the sink with them before every use hahaha. Thanks again for watching, Jess!

[@JK35280]

I had a tooth extracted a couple of days ago. If the same thing happened with the syringe of anesthetic as happened with the syringe of paint in this video, I wouldn't be able to feel my face until some time next year!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha you would definitely not want that happening at the dentists office! Thanks for watching!

[@markphillips6154]

Oh man they were absolutely gorgeous right after you left them on the wheel. I don’t think the black paint them a bit of good. Just my opinion of course

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! No worries, these really did look quite nice unpainted, so I see where you're coming from. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@rparker2824]

My opinion doesn't matter I know, but, I preferred the all brass look.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha I can totally see where you’re coming from, as they looked pretty good unpainted in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@duncanjack2335]

Stabbed yourself with the file. Still it could have been worse, you were using an electric drill in the previous scene. Beautiful restoration as ever.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha yeah you're correct there, Duncan! Much appreciated, thanks for watching!

[@heliarche]

Why not heat and a vice to remove that shaft?

[@randomrestoration6858]

What can I say, I like to take as long as possible to achieve simple tasks hahaha. Thanks for watching!

[@АндрейАлексин-н5о]

огонь! Odessa Black Sea

[@randomrestoration6858]

Большое спасибо за просмотр!

[@mrhis2ry]

What was your source fir the replacement shaft and screws?

[@randomrestoration6858]

I have a decent number of spindles complete with screws lying around that I used. You could find them on eBay probably if you needed some by searching “door knob spindle.” Thanks for watching!

[@aaroncastellanos3421]

Where can I get a copy of that catalog? I have an Arabic entry lock that might be in there.

[@hauntedkellySZ]

9:26 you, on our 3rd date

[@michael-tn3vq]

Haha

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha it was a bit raunchy looking

[@ValkoBranislav]

👍👍👍🌲🌳

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks for watching!

[@Spankedchicken]

Disappointed that there was no knob polishing joke

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha I figured there were some knob jokes I was missing out on!

[@lesleym6506]

Can you leave the comments up on the screen longer??? No one can read that fast.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha well some of the on screen text is intentionally fast, chiefly the text that is only on screen for about 1/2 a second or less. That said, some of the normal text does go by a bit fast sometimes because I edit the shot a clip too short - It's a long story, but my editing program doesn't always like to play back in real-time and subsequently some clips are cut short haha. Thanks for watching!

[@АлександрТерентьев-б9о]

Просто 💣

[@randomrestoration6858]

Большое спасибо!

[@chriscraft9681]

👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks, Chris!

[@wdobni]

painting ruined a lot of the fine detail in the casting......it looked much better polished and without paint

[@randomrestoration6858]

I do agree that it looked WAY better on camera without paint, however you have to trust me that these look much different in normal lighting. Without the paint you really can't make out the details at all, even when you're pretty close to them, whereas when they're painted even from ten feet away you are capable of making out every detail. I didn't really do a great job of showing the difference in the video though, so I totally understand where you're coming from. Thank you for watching!

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

💯💯👍👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘💯💯💯💯💯

[@randomrestoration6858]

¡Muchas gracias, Amilcar por el apoyo!

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

@@randomrestoration6858 💯👍

[@cmmc3400]

The three circles intertwined have significance in several religions, The Trinity has been used for the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost as well as the Virgine, Maiden, and Crone. Also, most doors have a cross in their design. Take a look at Victorian doors in particular. During that period, everything was ornate but the builders of that time took after the craftsmen of days long ago. There have always been those to conquer land and people. One of the ways to do this is to take away their religion and replace it with your own. When Catholic churches were built, the religions in the UK were very nature-based. For instance, Druids. So when the Romans came with Christianity, they had churches built by not only their architects but local craftsmen. This is very evident in the UK as the stonework, glasswork, and wood carvings are rife with pagan images. BTW, pagan in translation means People of the Country SIde. Farmers and craftsmen.

[@randomrestoration6858]

There’s definitely some history behind these, but it’s hard to say exactly what they were going for with this design. They have a few more related items in this pattern that I’d love to get ahold of and restore to have a full set at some point in the future. Thanks a bunch for the comment, and thank you for watching!

[@cmmc3400]

​@@randomrestoration6858 The reasons for religious symbols on doors goes back to Mosses and his people leaving Egypt. Doors were marked by the faithful to protect their firstborn sons from death in the night. The image on the knob you have has the Druid symbol inside the three circles. If you were to draw a circle inside the outer framing circle you can see the Celtic style knot that binds all women to the fate of age. Honoring the entirety of a woman from the innocence of youth to fertility in body mind and soul and then the wise years of later life. I just bought a necklace for my granddaughter with that very symbol used repeatedly to make the tree of life. I am in the US and those style knobs are easy to find but the value has jumped to a very keen price. My home is finished or I would ask to buy them! Oh, and skeleton keys are hot items for 'smalls" collectors here. I have gotten as much as $20 for a very ornate rolltop desk key. Love your work, I like how organized you are just as much as I like fumble bums like me. I haven't had a clean desk in years!

[@randomrestoration6858]

​@@cmmc3400 Thanks again for the comment! It really is shocking how expensive these old skeleton/bit keys are but I suppose it's good news if you had a collection of them haha. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@konumrestoration4477]

perfect

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot!