colonial furniture/chest? lock

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I was wondering if someone could help me place this plate as North American or European by the makers stamp. It appears to be brass, handmade(assymetrical), and my guess would be 18th century. I'm not really sure what this adorned either with the two openings, only one of which is keyhole shaped. It appears to be stamped TT on the back in two places. Does anyone know of a reference for hardware maker stamps? Thanks for any input.

 

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I wanted to bump this back up again to see if any new members had any info about this type of lock. (what they were used on ,when, etc.) I found another similar unmarked smaller piece at the same site. I'm having trouble finding pictures of a piece of furniture with these double holed locks. Both pieces are asymetrical. Any info might help give me insight on this particular site where they were found. Thanks.

 

[timekiller]

Not sure but I think I have a piece from the same thing.Above my lock plate in this pic. it's close.And would think early 1800's.Not sure if that piece would go into the 1700's or not The lock plate under it would for sure.I'll wait and see what others think.
Take Care,
Pete

 

[creskol]

Looks similar to an old, say mid 1800's, domed top steamer trunk lock/latch. The hasp portion would have had a loop that would fit into the rectangular slot.

 

[Lucas]

Most of this type of brass work is from Birmingham England. Americans knew how to do the work, but could not compete with the low prices (kinda like WW Chinese stuff today... ).

18th/early 19th c, most likely from a small hair trunk. They were covered in goat, deer, seal, etc hide with the hair on.

 

[scratcher]

Thanks guys, now I understand the openings in this lock.

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Pillars on each outside with a ( V ) in the middle = Vera cruz Mexico

 

[artemis moon]

I was wondering if someone could help me place this plate as North American or European by the makers stamp. It appears to be brass, handmade(assymetrical), and my guess would be 18th century. I'm not really sure what this adorned either with the two openings, only one of which is keyhole shaped. It appears to be stamped TT on the back in two places. Does anyone know of a reference for hardware maker stamps? Thanks for any input.

I could also use this type of information--does anyone know a good resource for maker's stamps for brass hardware?

 

[GMD52]

Artemis,

The book that I carry, and like a lotis,"Miller's Pocket Antique Fact File", by Judith and Martin Miller. It's pocket size, and easy to carry with you to sales, auctions, and in the field. It covers furniture types, periods, and makers, along with silver gold pewter, pottery,ceramics, and most popular collectibles. It's published by Viking, and also Penquin. Hope tou can find a copy, mines 1989. Gary

 

[artemis moon]

Gary,

Thanks- I'll definitely check that out!

 

[RELICDUDE07]

I have dug some like it also!