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Original Antique Thumb Latches -2
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Reference # 100-706
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Very large cast iron Blake style thumb latches. This Blake style latch was manufactured by most of the major hardware manufacturers for many years. Patented in 1842 - this type of thumb latch could still be found in some form in catalogs for about 100 years. Handle measures 9" high x 2 3/8" at widest with inside grip opening of 4 3/4". The original off-side bar sets offers 9" bars with mount ring, a 4" high staple, and surface mount keepers 2 1/2" high. When mounted, the thumb lift shown below left protrudes through the door and rests under the bar for operation and acts as a grasp to lift the bar from that side. These latches can work on a door maximum thickness of 2 1/4". Restored and complete, comes with slotted mounting screws.
Very Large Blake Thumb Latches in
Cast Iron
Price $ 85.00 each
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Reference # 100-719
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AS FOUND - Early wrought iron Suffolk thumb latch handle missing the thumb portion but very usable as a handle only, from the late 18th or early 19th century. Measuring 9 1/4" high x 3 1/4" across the cusp at widest. The handle is 4 1/4" high and is flat extending 2" and measuring 1" wide. Handle was well executed and shows decorative detail such as 2 sets of double lines across the center of the handle as well as the notched edges of the cusps. Original as found condition with age patina.
18-19th Century Suffolk Thumb Latch Handle Only, No Thumb
Price $ 55.00
Reference # 100-5871 available Note: Sale of this item is not complete until you receive confirmation from us |
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Wrought iron thumb latch in the Norfolk style, circa 1830. Handle back plate measures 6 1/2" high x 1 1/4" while the handle itself is 3 1/4". Side view of the flared swivel thumb press shows the deeply curled bar lift that will accommodate a door up to 1 1/4" thick without modification. The accompanying bar set is our own new replacement, pictured below, featuring a 6" bar - surface mount staple and keeper copied from originals of that period. Comes complete with slotted mounting screws.
Norfolk Thumb Latch
Price $ 110.00
Reference # 100-562
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Suffolk thumb latch in wrought iron circa 1790, featuring a dominant upper cusp and a smaller lower cusp primarily for mount hole. Nicely executed handle measures approximately 9" high overall x 2" at widest on upper cusp - handle grip is 4 3/4" inside and handle itself is well formed and flat - 7/8" wide. Side view of flat notched thumb press below shows the early straight lift which will accommodate a door up to 1 1/8" thick without further modifications. The accompanying replacement bar set, pictured below right, offers a 7 3/4" bar, 1 3/4" high drive-in staple, and a drive-in keeper. Comes complete with screws.
Wrought Iron Dominant Upper Cusp Thumb Latch, circa 1790
Price $ 225.00
Reference # 100-418
1 available |
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French Suffolk thumb latch in wrought iron from the 19th Century, featuring a dominant upper cusp and a smaller rounded lower cusp primarily for mount holes. Excellently executed handle measures approximately 8" high overall x 2" at widest on upper cusp - handle grip is 4 1/2" inside. Side view of flat thumb press below far right shows the lift with slight curl for the finger grasp on the offside. Will accommodate a door up to 1 3/8" thick. The accompanying bar set, pictured below left, is our own replacement set with a 5 1/2" bar, 2 1/4" high surface mount staple, and a 2 1/4" high surface mount keeper (shown in close-up below center). Comes complete with screws.
Wrought Iron Dominant Upper Cusp Thumb Latch
Price $ 95.00
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Reference # 100-421
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Early arrow head Suffolk style thumb latch in wrought iron, late 1700's - early 1800's. Flat thumb press has a straight pivot lift. Handle measures 8 1/4" high x 2" at widest point across. Hand grasp has a 3 1/4" grip opening - width from handle in front is 5/8". Side view of thumb below right shows straight lift that will accommodate a door up to 1 1/4" thick. The accompanying bar set, pictured below left, is our own new replacement set with an 6 1/2" bar, a 1 1/2" drive-in staple, and a drive-in keeper. There was an extra hole placed in the bottom cusp a long time ago as seen in the photo above. Comes complete with screws.
Arrow Head Thumb Latch
Price $ 125.00
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Reference # 100-721
1 available |
AS FOUND - Early wrought iron thumb latch handle with dominant upper cusp missing the thumb portion but very usable as a handle only, from the late 18th or early 19th century. Measuring 8 1/4" high x 2 1/4" across the cusp at widest. The handle is 5" high and is rounded extending 2 1/4". The bottom of the handle has no cusp but simply the drive-in mount (1 1/2" spike) which is clinched after driving through the door to hold it in place. Original as found condition with age patina.
Early Dominant Upper Cusp Thumb Latch Handle Only, AS IS
Price $ 35.00
Reference # 100-671
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Suffolk "bean" style thumb latch in wrought iron from the 19th century, called a bean because of it's lima bean shaped cusps. Thumb press is flat below the cusp and has a curved pivot type finger lift which will accommodate a 1 3/8" thick door. This finger lift was extended at some past time with a curve for grasping added. This lift can be extended to fit a thicker door upon request in the Comments Section when ordering. Handle measures 8" high x 2 3/16" wide top cusp. Hand grasp has a 4" grip opening and is worked into a wide flat handle measuring 5/8" wide. Accompanied by a our own replacement bar set, pictured below, with a 6 1/2" bar, a 1 1/2" high drive-in staple, and drive-in keeper measuring 2 1/2" overall and extending approximately 1" when mounted. The handle shows age related pitting. Comes complete with screws.
19th Century Wrought Iron "Bean" Thumb Latch
Price $ 125.00
