A Month Full of Love

When did doorknobs become less a way of opening a door to more of a work of art? Our first doorknobs were really just an iron thumb latch or a peg and rope.  It was around the mid 1800’s that mortise locks came into fashion.  Then the art began!  Knobs made out of glass, bronze, brass, milleflori, porcelain and wood.   The artists in each of these mediums came up with some of the most beautiful door knobs, escutcheons, and hinges that we get to enjoy today. We enjoy them on our doors or even in a wire basket or attached to a board for an unusual coat hanger.   Come check out the selection of vintage doorknobs and hardware for your home or craft needs!  We have a lot happening here at South End Antique Mall this month!  We have a few new vendors with terrific treasures!  Our Sweet Heart sale will be on February 8^th & 9^th.  Everything in the mall is 10% off!  The city of Aurora is celebrating “Follow Your Heart to Aurora” for the entire month of February.  You can win a $100 certificate to spend with Aurora merchants just by visiting the merchants during the month. Plan your trip to South End Antique Mall and the other Aurora merchants this month!