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Updated September 8, 2023

Antique Iron Hardware

Our inventory of original antique iron hardware includes antique iron thumb latches (bean or Suffolk latches, spade latches, Norfolk latches and exterior latches) as well as antique iron hinges (strap hinges, H hinges, etc.) and other antique iron door hardware. We also occasionally carry other interesting antique iron implements, including antique wrought iron nails.

On Hold Blacksmith Made, Signed, Vintage Caliper

This caliper is in great condition. Easily moves and has all it’s original parts. It is also signed by maker: T. O’Brien. Fine file marks can be seen all over the surface and very little pitting, if any. No damage that I can see. Very high quality. Used and stored very carefully. It measures 8” tall and opens to just under 8” between caliper tips.

Cost: (Caliper) $50.

Added August 30, 2023

New 6″, Matched Pair, H-L Hinge #13

6” long and wide, matched pair of 18C. H-L hinges in great condition. Depending on your taste, they can be used as is or have the paint removed. This is not an assembled pair. If needed, #24, small, straightened and cleaned up, hand wrought nails with leather washers can be supplied at $3.25 each, or $78 for all 24.

Cost: (Hinge #13) $125, with #24 nails and leather washers, $200.

Added August 30, 2023

Original Keepers

This is an assortment of original, 18C drive keepers and a few supported keepers. They have been stripped of paint and brushed to remove rust. Refer to the number next to the keeper when ordering.

Cost: The drive keepers (straight like a nail) are $25 each. The supported keepers are $45 each. (SOLD: #1, #3, #5)

Added August 6, 2023

Reproduction Supported Keepers

I had these made years ago from a local blacksmith. Each one is a bit different in size. Tape measure gives you a rough idea of size. They are hand forged and look nice. Nail and leather washer for support included.

Cost: $35 each.

Added August 6, 2023

Sold Matched Set of Foliated H-L Hinges #12

This is a set of matched pairs of 18C, hand wrought, foliated H-L hinges. Hinges measure 7&1/4” tall x 5&1/2 wide. A very rare find. Restored, true (flat) and in excellent condition. Thicker than normal foliated hinges and great file work and detail. Hinges come with #56 18C, hand wrought rose head nails and square leather washers.

Cost: (Hinge #12) matched set with hardware, SOLD

Added June 3, 2023

Large H-L Hinge Pair #11

Large, matched pair of 18C, hand wrought H-L hinges. They measure 9” x 9” and have been restored with no damage to original welds and are true (flat). They come with #24 original hand wrought 18C, rose head nails and square leather washers.

Cost: (Hinge #11) matched pair with hardware, $400.

Added June 3, 2023

Sold Open Face Spring Latch #1

This is a restored spring latch with polished brass knobs and includes a period style keeper and new screws that have had the zinc ground off and head colored to blend in. It measures 4” x 4” and has a very attractive, deep tapered bar.

Cost: (spring latch #1) SOLD

Added June 3, 2023

Sold Hand Forged Keeper #1

Unique, LH, hand forged open face spring loaded keeper. Keeper slides down as bar hits it and springs back up to secure bar. This is the first one I have seen in over 30 years. It measures 2.5” tall x 4” wide. Keeper sticks out from door jamb 1&3/4”. Great look, restored and in working condition.

Cost: (keeper #1) SOLD

Added June 3, 2023

Butterfly Hinge Batch #3

Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges. These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age. Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items.

Cost: $425 per MATCHED pair.

Added April 30, 2023

Butterfly Hinge Batch #2

Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges. These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age. Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items.

Cost: $425 per MATCHED pair.

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch Batch #9

#23 roughly similar spade and arrow head type, through the cusp, 18C., interior thumb latches. EXCLUDES thumb latch in TOP RIGHT (It is latch #8, signed and in excellent condition). All have thumbs and in various condition, but all are good, some excellent. At least one is signed.

Cost: #23 @ $200, whole batch only, $4,600. I will consider partials with a minimum of #4 latches at a higher price.

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch #8

A beautiful, signed, through the cusp, 18C., interior thumb latch. In spectacular condition.

Cost: $850

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch #7

A primitive, well formed, 18C. thumb latch. Approximately 11” long.

Cost: $850

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch #6

A nice, large, primitive, 18C. thumb latch. Approximately 10” long.

Cost: $850

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch #5

A large, exterior, 18C., spade thumb latch. Approximately 16” long.

Cost: $950

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch #4

A large, exterior, 18C., double spade thumb latch. Approximately 16”+ long.

Cost: $950

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch #3

A large, exterior, 18C., through the cusp thumb latch. Tips are at a 90 degree angle to be imbedded into the door like a nail. Great detail and craftmanship. Approximately 14”+ long.

Cost: $1,250

Added April 30, 2023

Thumb Latch #2

A large, exterior, 18C., through the cusp thumb latch with original thumb with some ornate detail on thumb piece. Subtle spurs. It measures approximately 18” long.

Cost: (thumb latch #2) $1,250.

Added April 30, 2023

New Thumb Latch #1

Very large, unique exterior 18C., through the cusp, thumb latch. This piece is very large at 21” long and very ornate. It comes with a unique bar and staple. The the thumb piece is not original.

Cost: (thumb latch #1) $1,850.

Added April 30, 2023

Butterfly Hinge Batch #1

Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges. These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age. Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items.

Cost: (butterfly hinge batch #1) $425 per MATCHED pair.

Added March 30, 2023