Gurney-Tilden Bronze Door Plate B Design The back of the lift

The back of the lift is marked Pat Feb-1-1870

The founders were two brothers

It features the popular "Broken Leaf" design

with a convex top

Gurney-Tilden Bronze Door Plate B Design The back of the liftGurney Tilden Bronze Door Plate Cast bronze decorative door plate made by Gurney Tilden. Cir. 1890. It features an Eastlake style design heavy on geometric motifs over a textured japanned background. The door plate measures 5 1 8"h x 1 3 4"w. It is marked Gurney on the back. This plate has a 2" center to center distance between the doorknob hole and keyhole. The door plate has a nice even patina and is in very good condition considering the age. This