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Rim Lock

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-46717

Description

Cast iron surface mount box, brass works. Bronze key? Locking operation from one side only. Key aligns five plate-tumblers through its rotation to allow passage of bolt. Exposed bolt 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 3/4". Painted black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rim locks
brass (alloy)
bronze (metal)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
Iron
Brass
Bronze
Slip Cast
Painted
LOCK, DOOR

Additional Identification Number

1963.31A

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.5 x 5.25 x 1.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1963.31AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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