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Mortise Lock

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-28057

Description

Iron mortise lock set with iron key. Lock works are of iron, with knob-operated spring-bend bolt and key-operated deadbolt. Each from both sides. Knobs and spindle not extant. Knob-operated deadbolt (one side only) with brass knob, spindle, and escutcheon are attached. Face plate is brass.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mortise locks
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Iron
Brass
LOCK, DOOR

Associated Building

Original To Harrison Gray Otis House, First House (Boston, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1918.113D

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.75 x 5.75 x 0.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1918.113D

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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