Antique Cast Brass Eastlake Door Thumb Latch – Ornate Backplate

Description :
This richly detailed antique thumb latch features a classic Eastlake design with stylized botanical flourishes and geometric etching. Made from cast brass, the backplate measures 7 ½" long by 1 ⅜" wide and includes an integrated curved thumb lever on the front and a protruding connecting rod on the reverse. Typically mounted on wooden screen doors or interior passage doors, this piece exemplifies late 19th-century decorative hardware, with a timeworn patina that adds authenticity and character.

Era:
Circa 1880s–1890s

Style:
Eastlake / Victorian Aesthetic Movement

Technique:
Cast brass with detailed mold pattern and hand-finishing

Tools Used:
Sand casting mold, engraving tools, hand files

History:
Used on cottage and farmhouse doors in the late Victorian period; typically paired with a rim lock or lift bar on the reverse.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown, but consistent with Eastlake hardware from Russell & Erwin or Branford Lock Works

Measurements:
1 ⅜" W x 7 ½" L

Suggested Weight:
~0.75 lb

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
9" x 4" x 2"

Item Number : P14668

Category : Hardware

Brand : UK