Victorian Sprung Linkage

Victorian Sprung LinkageA mid to late Victorian linkage for servants bell systems and manual front door pulls. This example is sprung so would have probably have a pull connected to it. The longer arm on the right goes down and then springs back. Its just had a light polish. Condition: Great original working condition, the pressed flower front has a bit of damage. Sizes & info Finish: Brass Flower diameter: 60mm (2. 25in) Fixing plate size: 72mm x 50mm (3in x 2in) Stock

5in)Mechanism extends from the back: Approx 60mm

easily polished with a nickel/chrome cleaner

the nuts that keep the pull on are pretty tight to the edge of the letterbox

Probably mid Century

Weight: 760g

A good quality solid brass reproduction 'Letters' letter plate from the Art Nouveau/Edwardian era

Presented in a mid tone of brass

These nickel plated solid brass examples are un lacquered so will eventually tarnish but easily polished with a nickel polish

probably mid 1900s might be a bit earlier its got a nice shape to the brackets and quite fine turnings on the handle

but they've seem some use

not sure it would have lasted so this lock cannot be opened from the outside

the pull has a spiked back plate and has had a light polish