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Rim Lock

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1700-1750

GUSN

GUSN-36377

Description

Heavy; German-style lever handles with foliate ornamentation on B; front plate is decoratively cut; rear has small attached (brass?) ornamented plate.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rim locks
brass (alloy)
cutting (dividing)
iron (metal)
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Device, Securing
Lock, Door
Lock, Door

Associated Building

Original To Old State Capitol,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/2 x 6 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Warren H. Manning

Accession Number

1933.5117

Places

Pennsylvania (United States)

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