Decorative Doorknob Age?

[smf399]

I found this right near the front steps of an 1860s house. Any ideas about the age of the thing?

 

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[Silver Searcher]

Are you sure it's not the cover of a door bell.

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[Breezie]

What is you have is a Victorian era door knob. During that period of time, there were many ornate designs. If it were a door bell cover, it would have a hole in the center. Neat find, Breezie

 

[Silver Searcher]

Not all of them have holes in the centre...

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[IronSpike]

I agree with Breezie on Victorian Era door knob Here's one like it converted to a shift knob:

VINTAGE DOOR KNOB SHIFT KNOB | HotRodShiftKnob.com