LATCH BARS

1021

Standard latch bar with bean shaped end cusp, 6" to 12" long.

1022

Bean-end latch bar with an offset end for reversing the latch-grasp placement.

1024

A fancy filed arrowhead bar with filed bevel and punchwork decoration; 6" to 9" long.

1026

A fancy filed latch bar with round cusp; 6" to 9" long.

1008

Bar with a loop end to be used as a cupboard, closet, or gate latch; 3.5" to 12" long.

1023

Spear or arrowhead latch bar; 6" to 12" long.

1025

A shaped and filed latch bar, 18th century; 6" to 10" long.

STRIKES, STAPLE, NAILS AND THUMBER

1031

Braced strike with a twisted brace shank; 2.5" to 4" high.

1032

Braced strike with a bean cusp; 2.5" to 4" high.

1033

Braced strike with a diamond shaped cusp; 2.5" to 4" high.

1034

Braced strike with a spear cusp; 2.5" to 4" high.

1036

Standard drive staple; 1.5" to 3" tall.

FILED STAPLES

Decorated latch bars often have complementary, filed and punch work staples. Here are four designs; the simplest staple has filed surfaces and beveled edges.

1037

Reheaded and repointed nails for applying hardware to doors; 1" to 4" long.

1039

Latch thumber with curved rattail grasp, furnished standard with all latches. Curved thumbers are standard for all latches.

Standard latch bar with bean shaped end cusp.Fancy filed latch bar with round cusp.Bean-end latch bar with an offset end for reversing the latch-grasp placement.Bar with a loop end to be used as a cupboard, closet, or gate latchA fancy filed arrowhead bar with filed bevel and punchwork decoration.Spear or arrowhead latch bar. A shaped and filed latch bar, 18th century.Braced strike with a twisted brace shank.Braced strike with a bean cusp.Braced strike with a diamond shaped cusp.Braced strike with a spear cusp. Standard drive staple.Decorated latch bars often have complimentary, filed and punch work staples, here are four designs; the simplest staple has filed surfaces and beveled edges.Reheaded and repointed nails for applying hardware to doors.Latch thumber with curved rattail grasp, furnished standard with all latches. Curved thumbers are standard for all latches.
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