2020 Convention

The 2020 auction

ANTIQUE DOORKNOB COLLECTORS OF AMERICA 2020 Virtual Convention Auction The ADCA will be conducting an Auction during our Zoom meeting on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Below are some of the lots which will be included in the auction, along with others that individual members may hold up to their computer camera during the meeting. The minimum bid prices are the starting price for the listed item, as determined by the seller. If no one bids at least that minimum bid, the the items will not be sold. Your bid will include USPS insured domestic shipping from the seller to the buyer. If you win and item, the buyer will need to contact the seller and arrange to make payment.

Lot 1 · Corbin Enamel Hinge, c. 1875

A Corbin enamel hinge with intact factory-applied blue and black enamel hinge plate covers. The additional photos show the potions of the hinge hidden behind the plate covers. Minimum bid $750.00

Lot 2 · Corbin Greek Soldier knob, c. 1876

A Corbin Greek head of a soldier, wearing a highly stylized helmet. In great condition -click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. 2 1/2" diameter. A-34200 Minimum bid $500.00

Lot 3 · Russell & Erwin Geisha Hardware, c. 1880

This set includes a rare double keyhole Geisha "rose and escutcheon combined" with intact keyhole cover. Together with a A-30401 doorknob, a escutcheon and sash lift. The Geisha pattern was patented on May 13, 1879 by H. E. Russell Jr. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. Minimum bid $500.00

Lot 4 · Hopkins & Dickinson Navy Seal knob, c. 1888

A Hopkins & Dickinson doorknob of special design by Richard von Ezdorf for the Navy portion of the State, War & Navy Building in Washington, DC. This a a highly-sought design, listed as A-10300 in the antiquedoorknobs.us website, and fully described in TDC #171. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. 2 1/2" diameter. Minimum bid $450.00

Lot 5 · Mallory Wheeler "Steamship" doorknob, c. 1882

A highly-sought Steamship knob by Mallory Wheeler, shown on page 265 of their 1882 catalog. This one is in very good condition with excellent detailing. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. 2 3/8" diameter. Minimum bid $400.00

Lot 6 · Russell & Erwin Plaza Hotel center knob, 1907

A 3" center knob from the legendary Plaza Hotel in New York. Features the double P monogram which was also found on the oval doorknobs. The knob is mounted on a piece of what appears to be mahogany using a threaded bolt, which appears to use the threaded attachment that originally contained a threaded spindle. Displays very well. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. P-47760 Minimum bid $100.00

Lot 7 · "Crystal" hardware painting, oil on canvas

A oil on canvas painting by artist Detra Prete entitled "Crystal", the recent painting features a set of antique hardware with glass doorknobs. Size: 8" x 10" Minimum bid $225.00

Lot 8 · Hopkins & Dickinson "Pigeon" doorknob, c. 1879

A highly collectable Hopkins & Dickinson figural knob featuring an aesthetic design bird surrounded by foliage and flowers. Shown in the 1879 H&D catalog. Dark bronze patina. Click photos in the gallery below for higher-resolution images. A-11301 Minimum bid $1000.00

Displays and awards

ANTIQUE DOORKNOB COLLECTORS OF AMERICA Convention Displays & Awards from "The Gilded Age" Below are photos/videos of displays submitted by members for consideration for the following display awards: Best Theme Display, for the "Gilded Age" display theme year Most Creative Display, for the most creative display Best in Show , for the best overall display Please submit your photo or video to adca.members@gmail.com by October 12, 2020. If your photo or video is too big to submit by e-mail, please contact Paul at (254) 722-7353. Please submit your votes by e-mail to adca.members@gmail.com , listing each of the awards and the name of the person whom you feel has the best display in that category. The voting deadline is October 15, 2020. Click on the photos to expand to full size. Steve Menchhofer A Collection of Russell & Erwin hardware

Steve Rowe A Collection of Russell & Erwin and Hopkins & Dickinson hardware

Len Blumin Some items which Arnie Fredrick created using Russell & Erwin aesthetic (vernacular) motifs. Some were gifts to us from Arnie and some acquired at ADCA auctions decades ago. Top left is a wall plaque, top right is a desk clock, lower left is a music box, and lower right is a small hand mirror that Patti uses every day!

Allen Joslyn

A Collection of Russell & Erwin Geisha and Asian-themed hardware

Mike Smith A display of 252 doorknobs entitled "A Very Knob Array".

Steven Hannum A high-resolution video display of several complete hardware sets.