Description

A stunning complete working thumb-latch set for an exterior door, made and signed by Welch, dating from the 1920’s or 1930’s. This door hardware set consists of a large exterior handle with a thumb latch, an interior brass knob and rosette, thumb turn, striker plate, lock cylinder escutcheon, and mortise lock; the cast brass handle features a stylized fleur de lis design. The simplicity of this set lends it to work with a variety of styles; it is in very good antique condition. The larger handle measures 10-1/2” tall, 2-3/8” wide with a 2″ projection and the interior knob is 1-7/8″ in diameter with a 1-3/8″ projection, and the rosette is 1-5/8” diameter. The mortise faceplate measures 7-3/8″ tall by 1″ wide and the body is 5-1/4″ tall by 3-1/4″ wide with a 2-1/2″ backset and has a coordinating strike plate.