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Posted Nov 20, 2009, 11:10:33 AM
dug today at a house, Only thing I can think it looks like is a part of of a gun??

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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 20, 2009, 11:14:44 AM
It's the right size to be a window lock?

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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 20, 2009, 11:19:15 AM
I guess it could be
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  • Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 20, 2009, 11:23:16 AM
     
    I agree... most likely a transom window casement lock.








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    Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 20, 2009, 11:58:21 AM
       I agree....."no gun"....."definately a window casement lock".  Its even the kind thats lockable, nice.

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    Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Nov 20, 2009, 01:20:50 PM
    Latch for a Hoosier cabinet. coffee2

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    Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Nov 21, 2009, 03:34:30 AM
    what metal is it? i thought it to be a window lock. didn't even see the key lock.

    looks odd to be a window lock. the locking mechanism is more light furniture type. but..... ?

    the hoosier cabinet idea is good. just odd enough to be from a built in cabinet from an old house.
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    Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Nov 21, 2009, 04:38:37 AM
    It is made of brass
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  • Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Nov 21, 2009, 06:39:50 AM
    Yes... I like the hoosier idea... or cabinet idea too.
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    Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Nov 21, 2009, 06:49:59 AM
    I am thinking old icebox latch

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    Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Nov 21, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
    Yup! Icebox latch. When I was a kid I rode with the local iceman and helped deliver ice. It was a horse drawn wagon in Baltimore in the late 50's. I remember a lot of those old icebox latches. Most were brass but some were iron and some were plated.
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    Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Nov 21, 2009, 11:26:44 AM
    wow! yeah icebox!!!
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    Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Nov 21, 2009, 09:38:05 PM
       Can anyone find an original vintage Ice box latch with a "Lock" on it..??

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    Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:08:39 AM
     icon_thumleft Looks like a lock latch. How else could you keep the kids out of the ice on those hot summer days?     coffee2  laughing9

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    Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 10:00:00 AM
    I nominate Gypsy for Genius status.....problem solved...you are good... I would have gone along with the hurd on the idea of window latch....hats off to ya.

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    Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 11:48:59 AM
    That's a keyed lock icon_scratch
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    Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 01:05:46 PM
    http://www.historichouseparts.com/images/VINIceboxlatchesmisc.jpg

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