Sargent 1888 Flush Bolt

Sargent 1888 Flush Bolt

Decorative flush bolt for a door made by Sargent. Cir. 1888. It is made of cast Iron with bronze plating. It features a flat tab that slides up and down to activate the bolt. The bolt is highly decorative in Eastlake style with floral and geometric elements.  The plate measures 8 1/8"h x 1"w.  The area that mounts into the door measures 6 3/4"l x 3/4"w at the widest point.  The bolt mounts with four holes on the front and two holes on the wraparound that goes on the edge of the door. The bolt portion extends out 5/8" and measures 1/2"diam. If you need a strike plate to go with it, please let us know at the time of purchase. We may be able to find one that will work with it.

It has a dark patina with some plating loss.

This Sargent 1888 Flush Bolt 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. This item is shippable. 

Sargent

Sargent Manufacturing was founded in 1857 in New Britain, Ct. by brothers Joseph, George and Edward Sargent. In 1864 they moved to New Haven, CT. They were a distributor for the Mallory Wheeler Company up until about 1882. Sargent Lock continues today under the ownership of Assa Abloy.