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Rim Lock

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1830-1870

GUSN

GUSN-36383

Description

Front plate attached to back with screws; spring assembly using two brass (?) knobs; one "rose" attached; traces of paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rim locks
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
stamping (forming)
wrought
Iron
Brass
Painted
Stamped
Wrought
LOCK, DOOR

Inscription

Stamped on front: ""No. 60 Improved Lock"" with American Eagle

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.125 x 5 x 0.875 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Warren H. Manning

Accession Number

1933.5124

Places

Pennsylvania (United States)

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