Reading Americus Doorbell Plate Sargent Manufacturing now owned by the Piedmont

now owned by the Piedmont Hardware group

Decoration carries on to the bottom side of doorknob

This knob is the cast iron version

Made by Sargent and seen in their 1901 catalogue

Decorative oval doorknob made by Lockwood

Reading Americus Doorbell Plate Sargent Manufacturing now owned by the PiedmontReading Americus Doorbell Plate Decorative cast bronze doorbell plate made by Reading. Americus design. Cir. 1894. It has intricate shaping at the top and bottom with a scrolling leaf design. The plate measures 7"h x 3 1 2"w. There is a raised area for the doorknob button in the middle. The plate is marked on the back 26032. This Reading Americus Doorbell Plate is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting,