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Door plate

Door plate
Object name 
Door plate
Date 
ca. 1850
Medium 
Brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 3 in. ( 9.5 x 21.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description 
Rectangular, bevel-edged brass plaque with letters stamped across, two prongs, and metal screw and bolt on back.
Object Number 
INV.804
Marks 
stamped: "A.B. DURAND" painted: on back in red: "2217"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.