Emtek Crystal Knobsets - Old Town Knob, Passage Set
- Can be ordered with any Sandcast Bronze rosette
- Sold as complete set. Includes Latch and Strike Plate
- 28 Degree Latch (included when CF Mechanism is selected)
- Fits any door between 1-3/8” to 2-1/4" thick with a 2-1/8" bore standard door prep*
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
* STRETTO rosette requires a 1-1/4” diameter bore hole and 2-hole door preparation for thumbturn privacy
Specifications:
- Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Latch Faceplate: Round or Square Corner
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Collection:
- Glass & Porcelain
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Knobsets
- Subcategory:
- Knobsets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Knob
- Lock Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Old Town
- Theme:
- American Classic
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Product Style:
- Glass
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 7208.OT.FB – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Old Town crystal knob privacy set fit my existing 2-1/8 inch bore door prep?
Yes. The Old Town privacy knobset drops into standard door prep with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore. One exception: the STRETTO rosette needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore and a 2-hole door preparation for the thumbturn privacy function, so if you pick that rosette you are drilling different holes.
2) What door thickness does the Emtek Old Town privacy knob work on?
The specification table lists a door thickness of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, which covers standard interior doors and commercial 1-3/4 inch slabs. There is also a Door Thickness field on the order form, so state your actual slab thickness when you order if it sits outside the common range.
3) Do I need the 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset for an Emtek Old Town knobset?
Backset is a required choice at order time and the latch is adjustable for either 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches. The standard latch ships set for 2-3/8 inch, which is the usual residential backset; specify 2-3/4 inch if your existing bore sits farther from the door edge. Measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch bore hole to confirm.
4) What is the difference between the standard latch, the 28 degree latch, and the CF mechanism on Emtek Old Town knobs?
Three latch choices. The standard latch is the conventional tubular latch. The 28 Degree Rotation Latch reduces how far the knob has to turn to retract the bolt, which helps on glass and porcelain knobs where grip is limited. The CF Mechanism gives you rosettes with no exposed screws for a cleaner face, and it includes the 28 degree latch.
5) I need a privacy knob for a commercial bathroom door with an ANSI grade behind it - what should I use instead of the Emtek Old Town?
The Emtek Old Town crystal knob privacy set is a residential product. For a graded commercial privacy knob, the Dexter C2000 Series privacy cylindrical ball knob is Grade 2, non-clutching and non-keyed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. Lower-cost graded options in the same function are the Cal-Royal BER20 privacy knob with brass trim and the Pamex FTF Baron privacy knob, both Grade 3 for the same 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door range.
6) What is a decorative privacy knob equivalent to the Emtek Old Town crystal knob if I want a different design in the same bed and bath function?
Two decorative privacy knobsets sit in the same function class. The Baldwin Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob with R027 rose and the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas knob privacy are both privacy/bed and bath function knobsets, and the Deltana 6112 covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick. The Emtek Old Town is a privacy/bed and bath knobset in brass with a glass knob, ordered with a choice of #1, #2, #3, #4 or #6 rosette, so it is the one to pick when you want a glass knob and a selectable rose; the Baldwin and Deltana sets come with their own fixed rose designs.
7) Can I use the Emtek Old Town crystal knob on an exterior or keyed entry door?
No. The Old Town crystal knob set is non-keyed, privacy/bed and bath function only. For a keyed entry knob, look at the Kwikset 400P-CP Polo keyed entry knob, Grade 3 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Master Lock BC01 Biscuit knob keyed entry in Grade 3, or in a decorative solid look the Deltana 6901 Portland knob entry for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
8) Does the Emtek Old Town crystal knob work on a fire-rated door assembly?
The Old Town crystal knob is a residential privacy knobset in the glass and porcelain collection, so for a labeled fire door opening choose hardware carrying a fire rating. The Falcon W101 Grade 2 cylindrical knob lock is fire rated with a 2-3/4 inch backset in passage/closet function, and the Falcon X101 Grade 1 heavy duty passage knobset is also fire rated for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch.
9) Is a key needed for the Emtek Old Town privacy knob, or does it just have a thumbturn?
It is a non-keyed privacy function for bedroom and bathroom doors. You lock it from the inside with a thumbturn and there is no cylinder or key. For a keyed opening you want an entry function instead.
10) Does the Emtek Old Town knobset come with a latch and strike, or do I order those separately?
It is sold as a complete set including the latch and the strike plate. Latch faceplate is available in round or square corner, so match it to the mortise already cut in the door edge.
11) What finishes and rosettes can I get on the Emtek Old Town crystal knob?
Finishes are Flat Black Bronze, Medium Bronze, and Tumbled White Bronze. Rosette choices are #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6, and the knob can be ordered with any Sandcast Bronze rosette. If you want the knob and rosette in different finishes, there is a split finish field on the order form.
12) I have an old house with thick doors. Will this Emtek knob fit a 2 inch door?
The bullet copy on the Old Town set says it fits doors from 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inches with standard 2-1/8 inch bore prep, while the specification table lists 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches. On anything over 1-3/4 inches, enter your exact slab thickness in the Door Thickness field when you order so the set is built with the right spindle length.
13) The door I am fitting is a hall or closet door with no lock needed - what takes the place of the Emtek Old Town privacy set?
The Old Town crystal knob is built as a privacy/bed and bath set, so it carries a locking function you do not need on a hall or closet door. For a latching non-locking knob, the Pamex FTF Baron passage knob is Grade 3 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dexter C2000 passage ball knob is Grade 2 for the same range, and on the decorative side the Baldwin Estate 5011 Colonial passage knob with 5058 rose and the Omnia 434/PA egg-shaped knob latchset are both passage function.
14) Is a dummy knob a substitute for the Emtek Old Town privacy knobset?
No. A dummy knob is surface-mounted trim with no latch and no privacy mechanism, so it will not hold a bedroom or bathroom door closed. The Emtek Old Town privacy set is a tubular lockset sold complete with latch and strike plate for a 2-1/8 inch cross bore. Dummy trim such as the Schlage A170 single dummy, the BEST 6K single dummy trim, or the Omnia 442/00 single dummy knob latchset belongs on an inactive leaf or a closet door that latches by other means.
15) My doors are thicker than 1-3/4 inch - which knobsets cover that where the Emtek Old Town crystal set does not?
The Old Town crystal knob privacy set is specified for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. For thicker doors, the Corbin Russwin CK4310 Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock and the Deltana 3381 Egg knob entry both cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Falcon X101 Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical passage knobset covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. Those are passage and entry functions rather than privacy, so confirm the function matches the opening.
16) I am standardizing bedroom doors across an apartment building - is the Emtek Old Town crystal knob the right call or should I use something else?
The Old Town crystal knob privacy set is a residential glass and porcelain collection knob in brass, ordered per door with a chosen rosette, finish and latch type, which suits a design-led unit or a historic building. For volume turns where every door should be identical and fast to replace, the Dexter C2000 Grade 2 privacy ball knob or the Cal-Royal BER20 Grade 3 privacy knob are plain graded privacy knobs for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Sure-Loc Bergen round knob ships as a 6-pack with adjustable backset.
17) What is the difference between the Emtek Old Town crystal privacy knob and the Baldwin 5000 Baltimore privacy knob?
Both are privacy function decorative knobsets. The Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore is preconfigured: a 2 inch knob with the 5148 rose, a 2-3/8 inch backset and a full lip strike as supplied. The Emtek Old Town is configured at order time - you pick the backset as 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch, the rosette from five designs, the finish, and either a standard latch, a 28 degree rotation latch, or the CF mechanism that leaves no exposed screws on the rosettes.
18) Is this Emtek Old Town knob a tubular lock or a mortise lock?
It is a tubular bored lockset. That means a round 2-1/8 inch cross bore through the face plus an edge bore for the latch, not a rectangular mortise pocket. If your door is prepped for a mortise lock body, this will not drop in.
How fast can I get the Emtek 7208.OT.FB delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the
continental
U.S.
Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit,
reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Emtek 7208.OT.FB come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Emtek 7208.OT.FB is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Emtek 7208.OT.FB?
You can call, text, or email our expert support team for fast answers. We’re here to help with
product
selection,
installation tips, and troubleshooting. Contact Us
Why buy the Emtek 7208.OT.FB from ZenSupply?
ZenSupply makes it easy to get the commercial door hardware you need—fast shipping, expert support,
and
rewards on
every order.
Our team is always ready to help you choose the right product for your project.