Description :
Description: Vintage mortise lock case with a faceplate, still bearing traces of old paint. Made from steel and brass components, this lock was typically used in early 20th-century interior or entry doors. The latch bolt is intact and appears mechanically functional, though untested.
Era:
Early to Mid-20th Century
Style:
Industrial / Functional Hardware
Technique:
Machine-pressed steel plate and brass latch with hand-assembled mechanism
Tools Used:
Metal press, lathe, tapping tools, assembly tools
History:
Sargent & Co. hardware was widely distributed for residential and institutional buildings from the late 1800s through the 1950s.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Sargent & Co., New Haven, CT (stamped on case)
Measurements:
3 1/8" T x 3 5/8" W
Suggested Weight:
1.2 lbs
Item Number : P12683
Category : Hardware
Brand : Sargent & Co., New Haven, CT
