1725-1775
GUSN-54767
Wood surface mount box with iron works mortised in. Single recessed dovetail-shaped iron coverplate on back conceals all the works. Plate secured with wrought nails. Iron strapping (E-type) applied to face of wood box at either end. Assembly was bolted to door with three square shank bolts (round head to exterior) still extant. Two square nuts also extant. Deadbolt (1 3/4" x 7/8" x ?" long) is key-operated from both sides. Iron key included.
door locks
iron (metal)
oak (wood)
Iron
Oak
LOCK, DOOR
1947.785
Unknown
England
13 x 7 x 2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Frank Chouteau Brown
1947.785AB
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