part of a doorbell maybe?

[Tsondru]

Hello everyone -

This is a brass or copper plate that is about 2 inches by 1 1/2 inches with a half inch lip on the bottom.

The top piece with the wire on it is removable. It has a small rectangular hole and fits into a rectangular peg that is attached to the piece beneath it.

The piece below it appears to be fitted into the lip as there is a hole in the lip where that piece fits.

There is nothing on the back. It is smooth. There is no writing or inscription on it at all.

Thanks in advance for all your help identifying it -

And hope everyone finds just what they are looking for in 2012

[taz42o]

Half mortise cabinet lock.

[yaxthri]

Half mortise cabinet lock.

I agree