Branford Oriental Sash Lift Bronze key This method was often used

This method was often used of the outside of an external door to prevent people from stealing the doorknob

The knobs have some pitting from rust

The door plate is marked on the back Sargent & Co

A small area of rust on one door plate

There is some loss to the japanning

Branford Oriental Sash Lift Bronze key This method was often usedBranford Oriental Sash Lift Bronze Decorative Eastlake style hook type window sash lift. "Oriental" design by Branford, cir. 1890s. This version is made of cast bronze. The background is japanned and mostly intact. The japanning brings out the design. The sash lift measures 1 7 8"w x 1 3 8"h along the back to the base of the hook. The lift is marked 90 on the back. This Branford Oriental Sash Lift Bronze is an antique item and may show wear due to