Decorative Night Latch Penn

Description

Decorative Night Latch Penn

Small cast iron night latch with a black finish and a decorative bronze twist knob. Made by Penn. Cir. 1907.  It has a small brass tab for a locking mechanism. It comes complete with matching strike cap. On the underside it has a small square opening approximately 1/8″ square for another latch or locking mechanism shaft. The locking mechanism locks the opening from the backside.  The latch does not require a back part to function. Due to its smaller size, it could even be a cute latch for a cabinet or a pantry/closet door that would not need to be opened from the inside.

The latch measures 3 1/3″l x 1 3/4″h. The front extends down to be attached to the edge of the door. It extends down 3/4″. The cap has the same 3/4″ extension to protect the door frame. The cap measures 2″h x 1 1/4″w. It has no makers marks.

We clean, oil and test all of our lock boxes to make sure that they are fully functional. If needed, we may be able to match a skeleton key. We also may be able to match a strike plate/keeper for an additional $10. Please let us know if you are needing additional parts. It is best if we can match parts up while we have it in hand so that we can make sure everything works together properly.

This Decorative Night Latch is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive.

This item is shippable.

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Penn

Penn Hardware Company began in Reading Pennsylvania in 1877 under the name Penn Hardware Works. The founders were two brothers, Charles Raymond Heizmann and Albert Aloysius Heizmann. They produced brass and steel hardware products. In 1896, the company incorporated under the name Penn Hardware Company and it expanded to include more industrial products. The business closed in 1954.