Cast iron American carpenter style lock manufactured by Russell Erwin & co., circa 1840's - 50's. These locks were the American made equivalent of the English Carpenter lock and had the carpenter patented mechanism that lifts up and down instead of moving in and out, hence the original cutout keeper. This lock measures 6" x 4" x 3/4" and is right hand only - not reversible. Cut-out keeper is 1 1/8" wide additional and mounts on the door jamb. Original brass door knobs are 1 3/4" in diameter. Brass oval key escutcheon measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". Restored to black finish and in excellent working condition ready to install. Complete with slotted mounting screws.
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