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Baldwin Estate 5055 Half Dummy Knob with 5046 Rose

Baldwin Estate 5055 Half Dummy Knob with 5046 Rose

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Model: 5055102IDM
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BALDWIN Estate 5055 Half Dummy Knob with 5046 Rose

KEY FEATURES

  • Matches the look and feel of an active passage, privacy or entry door without the function of a lock or latch within the 2.125" standard door preparation.
  • Baldwin Hardware has a rich tradition of high-quality, master craftsmanship, solid brass products.
  • Our Lifetime Satin Nickel finish is create by nickel-plating solid brass, to bring about the beauty of the warm and smooth silver tone, combined with the weight and quality of brass. This satin, matte-like PVD finish is extremely durable and is backed by our Limited Lifetime Finish™ Warranty.

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Product Specs

Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Subcategory:
Door Knobs
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Knobsets
Keyed:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Handle Type:
Knob
Lock Function:
Dummy
Edge Bore:
1"
Collection:
Estate Series
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
5055
Backset (Distance):
2-3/8 or 2-3/4
Product Function:
Dummy
Door Hand Direction:
Reversible
Product Design:
Contemporary
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Baldwin 5055102IDM – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a half dummy knob actually do, and when would I use one instead of a passage knob?
A half dummy is trim only. The Baldwin Estate 5055 knob with 5046 rose has no latch, no spindle turn and no lock function, so it mounts on one face of the door as a pull. Use it on the inactive leaf of a double door, on a closet or pantry door held shut by a ball catch or roller catch, or on a false door panel where you want the knob to match the working openings. If the door has to latch when it closes, you need a passage function knob instead, not a dummy.
2) Can I install the Baldwin 5055 half dummy in the existing 2-1/8 inch bore from the knob I removed?
Yes. The 5055 half dummy is built to sit in the standard 2-1/8 inch door prep, so it covers the existing cross bore left by a passage, privacy or entry knob and looks like an active set from the outside. You do not need to plug or patch the bore.
3) Does the 5055 half dummy come with one knob or two?
Half dummy means a single knob for one face of the door. If you want knobs on both sides of an inactive leaf you need two of them, or a full dummy pair. Emtek's dummy knobsets, such as the Hammered Egg and the Georgetown crystal knob, are sold as a pair if a two-sided set is what the job calls for.
4) Is the Baldwin Estate 5055 suitable for a commercial corridor or apartment entry?
It's a residential grade product from Baldwin's Estate Series, so it belongs on interior residential and light-duty decorative openings. For commercial traffic look at graded cylindrical trim instead: the Schlage A170 single dummy is a Grade 2 heavy duty dummy, and the BEST 6K Series single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty option.
5) I need a knob that actually latches the door, not a dummy - what should I order instead of the Baldwin 5055?
The Baldwin Estate 5055 is dummy function, so it has no latch or lock. For a door that needs to latch closed, look at a passage knob such as the Dexter C2000 Series Grade 2 passage cylindrical ball knob, which is non-keyed and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, or the Corbin Russwin CK4410 Grade 2 passage/closet cylindrical lock with Global knob for the same door thickness range. For a Grade 1 passage knob, the Schlage D10S in the D Series is heavy duty and non-keyed.
6) Is a dummy knob pair the same as the Baldwin Estate 5055 half dummy?
No. The Baldwin Estate 5055 half dummy is a single trim for one face of the door. Dummy pairs cover both faces and are sold as two knobs - examples are the Emtek Arts and Crafts Hammered Egg dummy pair and the Emtek Classic Brass Crystal Georgetown and Providence dummy knobs, all dummy function but supplied as pairs. Order a pair only when both sides of the door need a knob, such as a double door or a bi-parting closet.
7) The Baldwin Estate 5055 is non-keyed - what do I use on a bedroom or bathroom door instead?
The Baldwin Estate 5055 half dummy is non-keyed with no lock function at all, so it will not secure a bath or bedroom. For privacy function knobs, the Dexter C2000 Series privacy ball knob is Grade 2 and non-keyed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob with brass trim, and the Pamex FTF Baron is a Grade 3 privacy knob lockset in the same door thickness range.
8) Can I use the Baldwin Estate 5055 as exit device or fire door trim?
No. The Baldwin Estate 5055 half dummy is residential dummy trim with no latch. Exit device knob trim is a different part: the Sargent 28C knob and rose trim is entrance-function trim in the 28 Series for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Sargent 78-2875 is an outside knob only in the 7800 Series. For fire-rated knob locks, the Falcon W101 Grade 2 passage knob and Falcon X101 Grade 1 passage knobset both carry a fire rating.
9) Do I need to worry about handing on the Baldwin Estate 5055 dummy knob?
No. It's reversible, so the same part works on a left hand or right hand door and on either face. Since a dummy has no latch and no operating spindle, there is nothing to rehand in the field.
10) I need the matching working knob for the other doors in the room. Does this 5055 lock or key?
No. The 5055 half dummy is non-keyed and has no lock function at all, so it can't secure anything. Order it for the fixed leaf or false door and pair it with passage, privacy or keyed versions of the same knob design on the doors that actually operate.
11) What is a lower-cost dummy knob option instead of the Baldwin Estate 5055?
For a simpler builder-grade dummy knob, the Bravura Biloxi with round trim is a Grade 2 dummy knobset, and the Cal-Royal BA40 in the Barrington BA Series is a dummy knob cylindrical trim for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. Both serve the same non-latching decorative role as the Baldwin Estate 5055 half dummy.
12) What keyed entry knob matches a Baldwin Estate 5055 dummy on an adjacent door?
The 5055 half dummy carries no cylinder, so a keyed opening needs a separate lockset. Keyed entry knob options include the Kwikset 400P-CP Polo keyed entry knob, Grade 3, for doors 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch with a round corner adjustable latch and strike; the Corbin Russwin CK4851 entrance/office cylindrical lock with Global knob and conventional cylinder, Grade 1, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch; and the BEST 8K Series entrance function single cylinder knob lock, Grade 1 heavy duty.
13) Will the Baldwin Estate 5055 work on a thick commercial door, or do I need something else?
The Baldwin Estate 5055 half dummy is a residential knob trim that suits the 2-1/8 inch standard door preparation. For thicker openings, peers publish wider ranges: the Falcon X101 Grade 1 passage knobset covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Corbin Russwin CK4310 Grade 1 passage/closet lock covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. Those are latching passage functions rather than dummy trim.
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Does the Baldwin 5055102IDM come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Baldwin 5055102IDM is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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