Ed Donaldson Restored Antique Thumb Latch

Reference # 710-361

1 available

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A beautifully executed early wrought iron latch bar, probably originally from Spain, featuring exquisite and intricate chasing as shown in close-ups below. The bar measures 15" overall in length x 5" high at the handle/press. The edges are scalloped with deep chamfers. The spoon style press extends 4 1/2" and is mounted on a "branch". The bar is off-set to accommodate molding in it's original application. The counter-weight is 3" high overall finished on top with a detailed ball with openwork shown in close-ups center row below. This is a latch bar only - no other parts accompany.

Reference # 100-645

2 sets available

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Hard to find Victorian thumb latches in decorative cast iron manufactured during the 1880's and 1890's by Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. The "Belt" pattern handles measure 7 1/4" high x 1 5/8" at top x 7/8" wide at handle with a 4 1/4" grip opening. The off-side latch, pictured below, measures 3 7/8" x 3" high and the distinctive belt staple is 2 3/4" high. Latches will fit a door up to 1 3/8" thick and are restored, reversible, and complete, ready to install. Parts include the handle pictured above and the latch set below with back plate which includes the staple, the bar, and the jamb keeper. These latches do not have any privacy function. Restored and complete with slotted screws.

Reference # 100-652

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Victorian cottage thumb latches in decorative cast iron manufactured circa 1875. Handle measures 6 3/4" high x 1 7/8" with a 3 1/2" grip opening. The off-side latches, pictured below, are very similar but not identical and measure 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" high. This latch will fit a door up to 1 3/8" thick and is restored, reversible, and complete, ready to install. Each complete latch includes the handle pictured above and a latch set below with back plate which includes the staple, the bar, and the jamb keeper. The privacy lock is mounted above the bar in the top staple hole as shown below right in the unlocked position and can be swiveled out and downward against the bar so the latch cannot be opened by the handle on the other side - shown in the locked position bottom row below. Restored and complete with slotted screws.

Reference # 100-591

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Suffolk style thumb latch handle in wrought iron circa 1750-1780, featuring a dominant upper cusp with a small lower cusp primarily for the mount hole. Thumb press is flat with a nicely curved notched lift (shown below left) which will accommodate a door up to 1 1/8" thick without modifications. Handle measures 10 1/2" high x 2 3/8" at widest point across. Hand grasp has a 5" grip opening and is nicely worked into a nice flat handle measuring 1/2" wide. The accompanying replacement bar set is nicely hand wrought (pictured below right) with a 6 1/2" bar, a 1 3/4" high drive-in staple, and a drive-in jamb keeper. Restored and complete - comes with mounting screws.

Reference # 100-516

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Early Suffolk style thumb latch in wrought iron, circa 1800, featuring arrow shaped cusps. Thumb press is a flat pivot lift with a typical straight lift (shown below left) which will accommodate a door up to 1 3/8" thick. Handle measures 9" high x 2 3/4" at widest point across. Hand grasp has a 4 3/4" grip opening. The accompanying original bar set, pictured below right, has a 6 1/2" bar with a 1 3/4" high drive-in staple and a drive-in jamb keeper. This latch handle is evenly pitted from weather which is attractive if you like that look. Restored and complete - comes with mounting screws.

Reference # 100-649

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An early primitive wrought iron bar lift latch, measuring 12" overall on the lift bar. The lift handle extends 3" from the door with a 1 1/2" diameter grasp. The bar itself is 1/2" to 3/4" wide. The accompanying staple is 2 3/8" high x 3" spikes. The rat-tail keeper is 3 1/4" high x 3" deep spike. This set mounts and is operational from one side of a door only, which means it was used on a door where interior access was not a concern. This latch is very weather pitted and worn with years of much use but has much early character.

Reference # 100-682

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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 8 1/8" high x 1 7/8" across the cusp. The handle has a grip opening inside of 4 1/2" and handle is flat at front 3/4" at widest. Original as found condition with age patina.