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Mortise Lock

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1830-1837

GUSN

GUSN-30621

Description

1) Lock: iron box and works. Rising latch bolt (partial bevel) is knob-operated from both sides via square spindle. Deadbolt (1" x 1/2" x ?" long) is key-operated both sides. 2) Striker: brass strike plate. Two bolts. Fastened with two countersunk screws. Yellow paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mortise locks
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
stamping (forming)
crowns (headdresses)
Iron
Brass
Crown
Stamped
Painted
LOCK, DOOR

Inscription

2: Engraved: ""Young & Co. [crown above W.R.] Patentees""

Additional Identification Number

1925.389

Maker

Young and Company (Patent holder)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

3.875 x 0.75 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1925.389.1-2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Possibly

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Title Doorknob Accession Number 1925.389.3
Title Doorknob Accession Number 1925.389.3

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