Lovely old wooden dead rim lock with keep with original key and in good working condition.
It is reversible so can be place on the left or right side of the door.
These type of locks were often used on cottage front doors, most back doors, in outbuildings and in service areas as they were cheaper than metal cases locks.
Brass bolt is stamped ‘Steels DHe Handed Lock’.
It measures 19.6cm by 14.8cm. It is 3.5cm thick. The key hole centre is 9.9cm from the lock edge.