Traditional Hand-Forged Thumb-Latches
We are proud to offer these traditional hand-forged thumb-latches for your doors in a variety of antique designs - we have many options listed below.
The tradtional thumb-latch consists of four parts:
A - Handle, B - Latch Bar, C - Catch, D - Staple
To order a complete latch, you will need to pick ONE from each category below: A, B, C and D.
The tradtional thumb-latch consists of four parts:
A - Handle, B - Latch Bar, C - Catch, D - Staple
To order a complete latch, you will need to pick ONE from each category below: A, B, C and D.
Part A: Select one of our five "handle" styles for your thumb-latch...
Suffolk Style Latch Handle - "Bean" Shape
Traditional thumb-latch handle with the "bean" motif on the mounting plates. Mounts to your door with six screws or nails(not included) Height: about 11" tall.
$
54.50
Suffolk Style Latch Handle - "Arrow" Shape
Traditional thumb-latch handle with our "Arrow" motif mounting plates. Mounts to your door with six screws or nails(not included) About 12" tall.
$
56.50
Suffolk Style Latch Handle - "Spade" Shape
Traditional thumb-latch handle with our "Spade" motif mounting plates. Mounts to your door with six screws or nails (not included). About 12" tall.
$
58.50
Suffolk Style Latch Handle - "Leaf" Shape
Traditional thumb-latch handle with our "Leaf" motif mounting plates. Mounts to your door with six screws or nails(not included) About 12" tall.
$
59.50
Suffolk Style Latch Handle - "Ball & Spear" Shape
Traditional thumb-latch handle with our "Ball & Spear" motif mounting plates. Mounts to your door with six screws or nails(not included) about 12" tall.
$
62.50
Part B: Select one of our choices of "latch bar" for your thumb-latch...
Thumb-Latch Bar - "Plain Bar" Style
6" Straight bar for thumb-latch. For doors that are flush with the door frame.
$
10.00
Thumb-Latch Bar - "Rat-Tail" Style
6" Bar for thumb-latch. Has a traditional "rat-tail" scrolled finial on the end. For doors that are flush with the door frame.
$
15.00
Detail of Rat Tail Bar
Please note, if your door is not flush with the frame, you will likely need an "offset" latch bar. Simply contact us and we can do one cusrom that will fit your particular door!
Part C: Select one of our three styles of "catch" for your thumb-latch...
Catch - "Simple" Style Drive Catch
Simple drive catch - driven like a nail.
$
6.00
Catch - "Fancy" Footed Style Drive Catch
A fancy traditional design for a drive catch - has a "foot" that stops it at the correct depth.
$
10.00
Catch - Screw Mount
Traditional screw-mounted catch for thumb-latch.
$
10.00
Part D: Select one of our two choices of "staple" for your thumb-latch...
Thumb-Latch Staple - Drive Staple
Traditional drive staple for thumb-latch. Holds latch bar to the door.
$
6.00
Thumb-Latch Staple - Screw Mount
Screw mounted "staple" for thumb-latch bar. Holds bar to the door.
$
8.00
Once you have selected one of the options from parts: A,B,C, and D you should have all the components necessary for a traditional thumb-latch.
Note: If you are mounting a latch for single sided entry (like a closet door), you can simply use the rat tail bar and a catch of your choice.
Hook and Eye Latches
Large hook & eye (above) and small hook & eye (below). Both come with a pair of drive staples (shown at bottom)
Large Hook & Eye
Simple way to secure doors, shutters, cabinets, etc. Approx. 6" long
$
16.00
Small Hook & Eye
Good for cabinets, light doors, etc. About 4" long
$
12.00
