Antique Solid Brass Slide Bolt Latch – 3½"

Description :
This 3½" wide by 1¼" tall antique brass slide bolt latch offers compact security with vintage appeal. Crafted entirely of solid brass, it features a rounded thumb knob and matching strike plate, both naturally aged with a warm patina. The bolt slides smoothly into the receiver, ideal for securing vintage furniture doors, cabinets, or small chests. A delicate wire loop still holds the latch and strike plate together, suggesting prior use but good preservation.

Era:
Early to Mid-20th Century

Style:
Colonial Revival / Traditional Hardware

Technique:
Cast and machined brass with hand-finished bolt shaping

Tools Used:
Metal lathe, drill press, belt sander, brass casting mold

History:
Commonly installed on wooden boxes, hutches, and older interior doors in the early 1900s.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown. The profile aligns with hardware by early U.S. firms like National Mfg. Co., though unmarked.

Measurements:
3½" W x 1¼" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 3 oz

Item Number : P13211

Category : Latches & Locks

Brand : UK