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Reference # 241-920

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A Moravian open work wrought iron surface mount latch, circa 1800, with the removable screw-off exterior handle. Levers are what is called a "spoon handle" style and the off-side handle has irregular ornate rosette shown with handle in mounted position below. These latches were made primarily by blacksmiths in Moravian settlements, hence the name. Lock body measures 8" x 3". This type of lock is not reversible and is left hand only and will fit a door up to a maximum 1 1/2" thick. This type of lock was used on both interior and exterior doors as the removable handle was actually used as a "key". When you left home or just wanted privacy, the handle was removed so the latch could not be operated from the outside. Lock is in good working condition but has not been restored and is in old finish as is. Complete with drive-in rat-tail keeper shown from the side in above photo. Exterior escutcheon measures 4 1/8" x 1 1/2" and is a new replacement made in our shop. Latch case shows diagonal etched lines as decorative feature shown in close-up below. This lock has not been recently restored and is in old finish.

Reference # 242-020

1 available

Note: Sale of this item is not complete until you receive confirmation from us.

A Moravian open work wrought iron surface mount latch, circa 1800's, with the removable screw-off exterior handle. Levers are what is called a "spoon handle" style and the off-side handle has a round osette shown with handle in mounted position below. These latches were made primarily by blacksmiths in Moravian settlements, hence the name. Lock body measures 7 3/4" x 3 3/4". Backset is 4 3/8". This type of lock is not reversible and is left hand only and will fit a door up to a maximum 1 1/2" thick. This type of lock was used on both interior and exterior doors as the removable handle was actually used as a "key". When you left home or just wanted privacy, the handle was removed so the latch could not be operated from the outside. Lock is in good working condition but has not been restored and is in old finish as is. Complete with drive-in rat-tail keeper shown from the side in above photo. Exterior round escutcheon (replacement) is 2" in diameter. Drive-in keeper measures 3 1/2" deep overall x 2 1/8" high and is a new replacement. Latch case shows minor age pitting but lock is in good working condition, restored to a black finish.