Door latch
Foster & Pearson Ltd
Category
Fixtures and fittings
Date
1841
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
105 x 30 x 17 mm
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156623.4
Summary
Latch limiter. A bronze door latch limiter from a four part bronze door latch set made by Foster and Pearson. It is rectangular, with the central section standing proud to receive the latch arm. The corners are scooped out, the edges are slightly chamfered and there are central countersunk screw holes top and bottom. Cast into the raised central section in a cartouche is the maker FOSTER & PEARSON LIMD BEESTON NOTTS.
Marks and inscriptions
Centre front: FOSTER/ &/ PEARSON/ LIMD/ BEESTON/ NOTTS
Makers and roles
Foster & Pearson Ltd, manufacturer