Beautiful, antique, entry door lockset salvaged from Northeastern
PA. The set includes 2
bronze knobs, 1 bronze escutcheon, 1 bronze rosette, 1 bronze keyhole
cover, 1 bronze thumbturn, 1 iron mortise lock with bronze
faceplate and 1 working key, 1 brass strike plate, a spindle with 2 set screws,
and 13 screws to fasten the lock and plates to the door.
All bronze parts are made of solid bronze, not plated steel.
Judging by the design of the lockset and the door it was removed
from, the set is 100 - 120 years old.
We found the set unpainted and with a nice patina.
If you prefer a bright, shiny finish, this could be achieved with some, "Brasso," and #0000
grade steel wool.
Expect nicks, tiny dents, and scratches, which are
normal for 100+ year old hardware. However, there are no breaks, cracks,
chips, gouges, or any serious flaws.
About the lock: The lock is reversible
and could accommodate the swing of any door.
The switch above the 2
latches on the lock faceplate controls a function, which disables/enables
the exterior knob from turning. Once the switch is pushed down, the
exterior knob will not turn, and the upper latch will remain extended,
in the locked position. In essence, the upper latch acts as a secondary
deadbolt and provides an extra level of security from anyone on the
outside of the door. Once the exterior knob is frozen, and the door is
shut, the only way to retract the upper latch is by using a key for
the top keyhole (we could make one for $20), or by turning the turn/latch
on the inside of the door. This is a convenient feature for the person
inside of the house/room. No more locking and unlocking to let someone
in. Simply turn the knob, open the door, let someone in, close the door
and it's already locked. To disable the auto-lock feature, simply lift
the switch up.
The lock was opened, inspected, and we sprayed grease
on and around all parts to facilitate their movement. We made a key for
the lower keyhole, to control the deadbolt latch. We could make more for
a charge of $15/key--message us if you
are interested.
We didn't make a key for the top keyhole to keep the cost
down. Since the feature isn't essential and most people don't like to carry more
than 1 key per door, we didn't make one. However, we could make one for an
additional $20.
Dimensions
Knobs: 2
1/4" diameter x 2
1/4"
Escutcheon: 1 3/4" x 7"
Rosette:
2" diameter
Keyhole Cover:
7/8" x 1
3/4"
Strike Plate: 1" x
6 3/4"
Lock:
(Plate) 1" x
6 7/8"
(Body) 3 5/8" W x 4
3/4" H x 5/8"
thick
(Backset - lateral distance from the front of the lock plate to the center of the keyhole): 2
3/4"
Shipping
· U.S.:
FREE!
· Canada:
$49.99
·
Asia,
Australia
& Europe: $69.99
· Other international buyers please
email us for a quote.