Glass Door Knobs

Crystal is the result of adding lead to glass. The presence of lead causes the glass to diffract light more efficiently thereby causing crystal to appear more colorful and bright compared to normal glass.

Crystal glass door knobs commonly adorned door hardware manufactured from the mid 1800’s into the 1930’s. During the 1930’s, styles changed from ornate to streamlined designs. Simple metal knobs became the standard for door hardware from that point forward.

Reproduction crystal knobbed doorplate and rose sets combine the best of the past with that of the present. The eye catching crystal glass door knob highlights the distinctive style of days gone by while modern internal mechanisms provide today’s enhanced functionality.