Released on = April 12, 2007, 6:26 am

Press Release Author = Web Wilson / AntiquesYes.com

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = A choice selection of antique builders' hardware, vetted by
H. Weber Wilson, will be auctioned at AntiquesYes.com

Press Release Body = An important auction of fine and rare antique builders'
hardware will open for bidding at www.AntiquesYes.com beginning April 19.

One of many desirable lots is the Motherhood knob, complete with proper back plate,
in extremely good condition. This entry size door knob is cast from solid bronze and
is one of series of "medallion\" style knobs designed by the Metallic Compression
Casting Company of Boston but actually brought to the market by Russell and Erwin in
the early 1870s.

Only two examples of this doorknob are known among collectors and both sold for more
than $2500. Strong bidding is expected for this fine example that retains its crisp,
original casting details and has a rich, nut brown patina.

A sneak preview gallery is now open at WebWilson.com for pre-auction browsing.

A second lot that is sure to create competition is a complete front door set of the
Geisha Girl pattern, also by Russell and Erwin, but from the early 1880s. The
doorknobs in this pattern are convex, like the under side of a parasol, and in the
center is a Japanese woman dressed in a kimono. One of the interesting details of
this hardware suite is that the women on the outside entry knob and the woman on the
inside passage knob each has a different hair style.

The Geisha girl entry or front door set offered in this AntiquesYes.com Auction also
includes a front door plate that features blue birds, potted plants, and a Japanese
fan for a keyhole cover. In addition, the winning high bidder will take home the
mortise lock, complete with strike plate, both of which are cast with figural and
floral motifs.

WebWilson.com produced their first antique hardware auction in 1995 and from the
start they have built a reputation for quality, integrity, and record setting
prices. They sold the first "doggie" door knob for $3600 in 1996, and a few years
later, sold a rare variation of the doggie design for more than $8000. In 2005 Web
Wilson's Internet auctions set the current world record doorknob price when they
sold an MCCC Standing Elk knob for $9450.

Also in 2005, Web Wilson worked with a group of professional antiques dealers to
launch AntiquesYes.com, a vetted on line auction site with many custom features such
as anonymous bidders and an extended bidding option.

The April 19, 2007 Rare Hardware Auction may not set a new price record, but there
will be several exceptional door knobs that rarely, if ever, come to market. Some of
these lots include a lion knob and a warrior knob from Mallory Wheeler, an entry
size hex knob with a footed shank, an Urcola pattern passage knob that looks like a
bear claw, and a silver plated front door escutcheon from the 1860s that has
parallel keyways.

WebWilson.com is considered the premiere Internet destination for all those seeking
to learn about and to purchase antique builders' hardware, and in addition to a
virtual museum, visitors to the site will find links to many hardware buyers and
sellers.

Web Wilson's Rare Antique Hardware Auction will open for bidding on Thursday
evening, April 19th and will close one week later on Thursday, April 26. Lots close
at one minute intervals and there are no hidden reserves.

Register now at www.AntiquesYes.com and you will be ready to bid when the auction
opens.

For more information call 800-508-0022 or email hww@webwilson.com. or
auctionservice@antiquesyes.com


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Contact Details = Web Wilson
AntiquesYes.com
PO Box 506 Portsmouth, RI 02871
800-508-0022

auctionservice@antiquesyes.com

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