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Whippet Door Handle

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Whippet Door Handle
Whippet Door Handle
This is an unusual door handle. It probably dates from the 1930s or 40s and is cast in brass. There are many signs of wear, which in this case is good news as it indicates a descent age for the piece. The shank is threaded to accept a standard spindle, but there is no setscrew or pin, and that is hard to explain. Also, the form of the handle means that it must have set vertically, which is also unusual, but nonetheless makes it quite functional. The quality of casting is very good: the dog has lots of personality from every angle, and just seems to be begging for a pet on the head. The dog's head is 3" long and 3" high and extends two inches away from the door. This dog form has not been seen before and joins an elite group of canines cast for architectural use.
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