What type of latch?

Scottdavid · Apr 18, 2020

Hi everyone, I found this while detecting last week. Some kind of latch. Anyone know what it might be from? And maybe how old?

50bmg · Apr 18, 2020

suitcase or briefcase looks like to me

DCMatt · Apr 18, 2020

50bmg said:
suitcase or briefcase looks like to me

1950's - 60's

Scottdavid · Apr 18, 2020

Thanks!

ArfieBoy · Apr 18, 2020

The way it is extended beyond the body makes me think it might be a window latch.

Goodyguy · Apr 18, 2020

ArfieBoy said:
The way it is extended beyond the body makes me think it might be a window latch.

Look closer it's hinged.