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Pair of Antique Russian Imperial Brass & Bakelite Door Pull Handles
Rare pair of original Russian Imperial era (late 19th - early 20th century) architectural entry door pull handles. Features maker's mark stamped at the top: "ТУЛА НИКОЛАЙ ЩЕРБАКОВЪ" (Tula, Nikolai Shcherbakov).
Origin: Imperial Russia (Tula)
Maker: Nikolai Shcherbakov
Period: Late 19th – Early 20th Century (pre-1917)
Materials: Heavy Solid Brass, Bakelite/Catalin composite handles, Iron backing plates
Dimensions:
Bakelite Inserts: Length: 135 mm (5.31 in) | Outer Diameter: 26 mm (1.02 in) | Inner Hole Diameter: 6 mm (0.24 in)
Overall Backplate Length: approx. 31–32 cm (12.2–12.6 in)
Weight:
Bakelite Inserts (pair only): 172 grams
Total Weight (complete assembled set): 2.4 kg (approx. 5.3 lbs)
Condition / Defects (Please Read):
Damage/Losses: Both brass backplates are broken/chipped off at the bottom edge, exposing the underlying iron backing plate.
General Wear: Surface patina, scratches, and signs of age and historic mounting on all brass components.
Included Parts: Includes all original/historic mounting screws, decorative brass leaf escutcheon, and hardware as shown in photos.
Please examine all high-resolution pictures carefully as they form part of the condition description.
