Dear Kevin,

There is a store in Washington DC called the Brass Knob which might have
what you need.  Call (202) 332-3370 and ask for Donetta.  She recommended
that you send her a fax with a picture of what you need.  The fax number
is (202) 332-5594.  They have 1000's of antique brass knobs, so who knows
what you will find there.

Elizabeth

On Tue, 24 Feb 1998, Kevin W. Tucker wrote:

> I'm looking for a stamped brass, center-mount, Federal-style knob with a 2
> 1/4" diameter backplate.  I've tried just about every major supplier (Ball and
> Ball, Whitechapel, etc.) of period-style brasses with no luck -- 2" seems to
> be the largest diameter backplate available.
>
> If anyone can send me a source for this knob/backplate combo, I'll reward the
> lucky person with a choice of a free one-year membership at our museum (the
> Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina), or a selection of exhibition
> catalogues from our museum shop (including ones which include period
> furniture).
>
> It must have a 2 1/4" backplate!
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> Kevin W. Tucker
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