Cabinet Knobs and More

Latched and Bolted

June 27th, 2007

Just as an exercise to demonstrate the diversity of collections offered at Knobs, Hinges and More, here are a variety of bolts and latches used on doors and gates. Many of them reflect the hammered and wrought iron approach to manufacturing of yesteryear, but some include polished brass offerings.

While what you see on this page may appear trifling, some of the objects you see are quite large, being a foot or more in the longest dimension. Many of these items are simple gravity latches - gravity keeps the door “locked.” If access to the latches can be prevented by the arrangement of the threshold, door and door jamb, they can virtually be used as locking latches (as long as gravity pulls downward!)

Many of these latches and bolts are reminiscent of a bygone era, reaching back to our country’s founding, when the smith plied his trade. Due to this simplicity, they are commonly used in stables or on farms and ranches. If you like simplicity, where function is obvious and you don’t need a user’s manual to operate them, select from among the styles displayed here and make a statement!

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