Antique French Bronze and Steel Rim Lock and Door Knob Set with Key,
Stamped “ Froment ”, Chateau Style
T his heavy antique French bronze, steel and brass rim lock with door knob is the style used in French chateaux and private mansions or “ hotels particuliers ”. It is stamped, “ Froment . Bte S.G.D.G. ” ( Breveté sans garantie du Gouvernement ). The cylinder is numbered, “ 1 ”, and “ 2 ”. The skeleton key is designed in the “ Pointes ” style with a bit in the “ Diamant ” style. The door knob is stamped with the maker’s initials, “ J.B. ”. This piece works perfectly and is in very good condition with the exception of normal signs of age and use giving it a beautiful aged patina. This piece would make a handsome and very useful addition to your decor. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Dimensions
Width of the case: 6 7/8 inches (17.50 cm)
Height of the case: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)
Maximum depth of the case with cylinder: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)
Depth of the face plate: 1 ¾ inches (4.50 cm)
Length of the key: 4 ¾ inches (12.20 cm)
Height of the door knob: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)
Length of the door knob: 2 1/8 inches (5.20 cm)
Length of the door knob with shank: 5 ¾ inches (14.60 cm)
Thickness of the shank: . 1/4 inch (0.55 cm)
Dimensions of the deadbolt: 1 ¼ x . 7/8 x . 9/16 inches (3.20 x 2.20 x 1.50 cm)
Dimensions of the latch bolt: 1 x . 5/8 x . 1/2 inches (2.50 x 1.60 x 1.50 cm)
Total weight: 4.12 pounds (1870 gr.) --------------------------Shipping
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Note
Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos.
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