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prob. 18th c.
GUSN-28928
Wooden box with iron works mortised in. Box surface mounted. Full dovetail cover plate over works. Plate is painted (or grained and varnished) - now black. Brass key surround on plate. Deadbolt 3/4" x 1 3/8" x 5/8". Key-operated from both sides. Three mounting holes, countersunk on side opposite cover plate. Plate secured to box with wrought nails.
door locks
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
oak (wood)
painting (coating)
Iron
Oak
Brass
Painted
LOCK, DOOR
1920.40
Unknown
4.75 x 1.25 (WxD) (inches)
Gift of William Sumner Appleton
1920.40AB
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