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Restored Antique Rim (Box)
Locks, page 52
Reference # 241-972
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A very rare early American made cast iron vertical rim lock, manufactured circa 1835-45. These earliest cast iron locks were not reversible and this is a right hand only. Lock measures 6 3/4" high x 5" deep x 1" - keeper is 1 1/2" additional. Period brass door knobs are 2" in diameter, with 2" rosette, and large brass key escutcheon (3 3/4" x 2") with swinging cover. This lock has the rare function of a locking exterior knob while the interior knob always remain free. The brass lever extending from the upper inside corner of the lock (shown in close-up below right) locks the exterior knob. In order to open the door from outside when the knob is locked, the smaller emergency type key must be inserted in a small round access hole and used to retract the knob. The inside knob is always free and allows the door to be opened anytime from inside. This is a fairly common function today but was very rare in the early 1800's. Lock comes with one of each key - the larger key being for the dead bolt. Restored to a black finish and complete, ready to install. Comes with slotted mounting screws. Excellent quality American period lock from the early 19th Century.
American Cast
Iron 6 3/4" Vertical Rim Lock, circa 1835-40
Price $ 650.00
