Might want to take a look at http://www.thelampworks.com/index.html. Lots of information on lamps, manufacturers, etc. I've also contacted them about a lamp burner found at an historic site, they were quite helpful.
The Alabama Historical Commission published a number of articles regarding components of historic homes that are useful for restoration, artifact dating, identification, etc. See http://preserveala.org/pdfs/ESSAYS/DOORS%20AND%20HARDWARE.pdf on doors, door knobs, and other related hardware.
Tim
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From: David Moyer <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Door Knob Reference
The best source of info on doorknobs I've found so far is:
Eastwood, Maude L.
1982 "Antique Builders Hardware Knobs and Accessories: A Research Manual and Collectors Guide." Lithtex Printing, Beaverton Oregon. 225 pages.
I interlibrary loaned this some years ago and made a photocopy. Primarily on doorknobs, lots of photos, drawings and patent info. Many of the doorknob patents of use to archaeologists involve the method of attaching the knob to the shaft. I suspect that door knobs have a pretty long use life compared with most types of artifacts. White and Kardulias (1985) rightfully note that door hardware is seldom found on sites which were intentionally razed, being great candidates for later reuse.
Dave
The Dynamics of Razing: Lessons from the Barnhisel House
John R. White and P. Nick Kardulias
Historical Archaeology
Vol. 19, No. 1 (1985), pp. 65-75
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Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: Door Knobs/Lamp Fixtures
Travis,
Try the Sears 1897 and early 1900s catalogs, available on many used books
sites.
Bill Liebeknecht, MA, RPA
Hunter Research, Inc.
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Subject: Door Knobs/Lamp Fixtures
Hi all,
I'm brand new to this listserv. I'm an archaeologist in Alaska researching a
shipwreck. The ship was constructed in San Francisco in 1888 and went down
up north in 1910. We found one piece of brass likely associated with the
wreck. I was wondering if anyone had any idea on how to research either door
knobs or gas lamp fixtures, which, as of now are my best guesses as to what
the piece might be. Links to catalogs or whatever might be seen as
appropriate would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
-Travis Shinabarger
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