Antique Brass 3" x 2" Surface Rim Lock Latch Set with Drop Lever, Escutcheon Plate & Original Screws
Description
Bring authentic historic charm to your home with this beautiful antique surface-mount horizontal rim lock and latch set. Crafted from solid brass, this early 20th-century hardware features a distinctive smooth, teardrop-shaped drop-lever handle and a lovely, naturally aged patina.
This type of surface-mounted lock box was traditionally used on interior residential doors, pantry doors, or historic screen doors, offering a clean, compact footprint without requiring a deep mortise cavity cut into the wood.
Item Details & Features
- Main Lock Box Dimensions: 3" Width x 2" Height
- Type: Horizontal Rim Lock and Latch Set (Surface-Mount)
- Material: Solid Brass box and handle; steel/iron internal components
- Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (circa 1900–1920s)
- Operation: Dual-function mechanism featuring a spring-loaded latch bolt operated by the drop lever, and a manual thumb-turn privacy/deadbolt latch.
- Included Components: Main lock box with integrated lever handle, one matching cast-metal exterior escutcheon backplate, and the original mounting screws.
Condition
- Overall: Good antique condition with a gorgeous, undisturbed oxidized patina components consistent with age. Brass Escutcheon plate has been painted.
- Mechanical: The lever handle and privacy thumb-turn move freely. Spring action still works.
- Hardware: Includes original mounting screws, minimizing the need to track down historically accurate threaded fasteners.
- Notes: Does not include a matching strike plate/keeper. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the physical condition and complete your installation needs.
selling as pictured.
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051926 gp