Jugendstil / Art Nouveau Large Brass Door Handle Set with Thumb Latch In excellent condition – No reserve. Exceptional original Jugendstil / Art Nouveau door handle set, salvaged from an old shop door. This is the large, architectural model with elegant curved levers and integrated thumb-operated latch mechanism—a refined and highly decorative feature typical of quality early 20th-century shopfront hardware. Professionally polished to a warm golden gloss and waxed, preserving crisp contours and original character. Heavy, solid brass with strong sculptural presence. Complete with original internal lock mechanism. A rare, authentic set ideal for restoration projects, historic interiors, or as a statement piece in boutique, hospitality, or high-end residential settings. Details Period: ca. 1900–1920 (Jugendstil / Art Nouveau) Material: solid brass (handles & plates), steel inner mechanism Operation: thumb latch mechanism Provenance: salvaged from an original shop door Condition: excellent vintage working condition; professionally cleaned, polished & waxed; Key excluded Dimensions (h × w × d) Door handle plates: 27 × 4 × 7 cm Lock mechanism (inside): 32 × 2 × 7 cm Weight Total: approx. 1.8 kg Historical Context Around 1900–1920, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) influenced even functional architectural elements such as door hardware. Organic lines, elegant curves, and integrated thumb latches were hallmarks of high-quality shopfront and townhouse fittings of the period. Such complete original sets have become increasingly scarce due to renovations and demolitions, making authentic salvaged examples highly collectible today.