Some sort of Brass Latches

[BuckleBoy]

Hello All,

I know that they're latches of some sort. Dug in a 1790-1860 era site. Just curious if anyone could come up with an example of what they came off of. I have a hunch they date to the last part of that date range, as I've found identical ones in a CW era site before. I guess I've probably dug 4-5 of them in 30 years in the hobby. FYI they are cast brass.



Regards,

Buck

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Certainly looks old...Sorry no idea what they would have came off of.....

 

[ToddsPoint]

My wife's curio cabinet has a latch like that. It's on the inside and keeps the door on the left latched from behind. It lays flat on one of the shelves and is held by a screw. Gary

 

[bowwinkles]

it is called "hook and eye" latch and is still popular. https://www.google.com/search?sourc...pAhVDmuAKHdLAA6sQ7Al6BAgKEDA&biw=1280&bih=577

 

[BuckleBoy]

it is called "hook and eye" latch and is still popular. https://www.google.com/search?sourc...pAhVDmuAKHdLAA6sQ7Al6BAgKEDA&biw=1280&bih=577

That sounds like it! One side is curved and one side is flat!