latch
National Museum of American History

latch

1750- 1820

iron, wrought (overall material)
National Museum of American History
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of American History

Wrought iron latch or lock. Flat, J-shaped strap with three holes to attach to a wall and two holes near curve to allow a wrought iron key to be inserted through. Key is a short rod with scroll at end. No mark. Rusted.

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