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Rim Lock

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1780-1829

GUSN

GUSN-33691

Description

Surface mount wrought iron box without full inside cover plate (plate over key area only). Cap-type flange covers jamb edge of door. Iron works. Key operation from both sides. Key-operated bolt, 3/4" x 1" x 5/8". Also bevel latch bolt operated by door knob spindle. Auxilliary latching bolt and lever operated from inside only (brass?). Painted gray. No knobs or strike.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rim locks
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
Iron
Brass
Painted
LOCK, DOOR

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 x 5.25 x 1.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. John E. Dudley

Accession Number

1930.1455

Date

1780-1829 (Possibly)

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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