Need help identifying this lock plate.

[JakePhelps]

Is this a lock plate? what does it go to or how old is it??

 

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[Pangus]

That looks like a warded lock to an old house door. They were common 1910-1940, so many houses still have them. They aren't very secure, but really neat to look at. Opened by a barrel or pipe key.

 

[JakePhelps]

Thanks pangus! That would make sense since the dump i was digging was ffrom the 1800's to the 1920's.

 

[Monty]

My Grandmother' house had those kinds of licks and it was built in the mid 20s. JIM