Penn Gywa Latch Door Plate

Penn Gywa Latch Door Plate

Wrought bronze door plate with latch instead of keyhole. Although many manufacturers made a very similar design, this best seems to match the Gywa design made by Penn. Cir. 1927. The door plate measures 7 1/2"h x 2 5/8"w. The center to center distance between the doorknob hole and the latch is 3". The latch consists of a brass thumbturn with a flat extension on the back. It measures 1/4"w. and extends 3/4" from the back of the door plate.  These thumbturn latch door plates were often used for bathrooms so the door could be locked from the inside.

This Penn Gywa Latch Door Plate is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive. If multiples are ordered, we will send a photo of additional plates for approval. 

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Penn Hardware Company began in Reading Pennsylvania in 1877 under the name Penn Hardware Works. The founders were two brothers, Charles Raymond Heizmann and Albert Aloysius Heizmann. They produced brass and steel hardware products. In 1896, the company incorporated under the name Penn Hardware Company and it expanded to include more industrial products. The business closed in 1954.