In Alexandria, Virginia, there is a small chain called Restoration Hardware (address is on King Street). They are another likely source. -Steve Eichner [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ 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 > [log in to unmask] > > (remove the "*" from my address to reply) >