During the Victorian era, it was very popular to combine wood with brass. The wood parts were usually painted gloss black, and the brass parts were usually shiny.
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 | Black Victorian Knobs & Drop PullsWood knobs and drops painted glossy black, with brass faces. VK-4 Victorian knob, $2.25 VK-4L Victorian knob, $2.50 VK-2S Victorian knob, $1.90 VK-2 Victorian knob, $2.25 VK-2MF Victorian knob, $2.50 D-5S drop pull, $6.50 D-5 drop pull, $6.50  |
 | Black Victorian KnobsBlack enamelled knobs with brass faces. These were common on Victorian commodes and tables. They are quite nice on today's cabinets, tables and small dressers. They are very attractive and a bargain, too! VK-2L Victorian knob, $2.50 |