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Rim Lock

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1698

GUSN

GUSN-28613

Description

Iron cover plate from wood box lock. Holds key works only, riveted to back of plate. Also iron staple (1 of 2) for affixing to box. Key operation--one side only.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rim locks
iron (metal)
Iron
LOCK, DOOR

Additional Identification Number

1919.47B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.625 x 3.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1919.478

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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