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Title: Door Hardware
Post by: suesyl on March 09, 2013, 02:22:42 PM

Digging in another box in the basement and came up with these pieces of door harware. I can't tell what it would be used on, I'm not sure all of the pieces are there to make a complete latch. One of the pieces says Stover Manufacturing Freeport, IL. Any ideas on age use and value?

Title: Re: Door Hardware
Post by: bigwull on March 09, 2013, 02:43:44 PM

The Stover Company ceased trading in 1942..therefore..th is latch etc..is at least 70 years old..

Title: Re: Door Hardware
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 11, 2013, 05:48:35 AM

Yes, my parents have door hardware like this in their Colonial revival house, built in 1940. Can't say what the value would be, but probably not more than $20.00. Nice condition, though.

Title: Re: Door Hardware
Post by: cogar on March 11, 2013, 07:53:01 AM

ghopper, how is the "thumb" latch activator held in place?

Am assuming it goes thru the slot in the top of the "door pull" handle.

Title: Re: Door Hardware
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 11, 2013, 08:00:59 AM

You are correct, if memory served. I'm 3 hours away from their house now,  but I'll check next time I'm home.

Title: Re: Door Hardware
Post by: bigwull on March 11, 2013, 08:37:48 AM

there should be a small shaft that goes through the hole that will hold the latch in place,..see simplified latch same principle..

http://www.handles4homes.co.uk/perrys-suffolk-gate-latch-medium-duty/?gclid=CKqjy83x9LUCFUvHtAodWGIAoA