John Wright 088495 Thumb Latch

Introducing the John Wright 088495 Thumb Latch, a traditional alternative to modern door knobs that adds a touch of vintage charm to your home. Crafted from durable cast iron with a Vintage Iron finish, this thumb latch is designed for both function and aesthetics. Its reversible design accommodates left- or right-hand doors with a thickness ranging from .75" to 1 ½".

Primarily intended for in-swing doors, the thumb bar is positioned on the outside while the lock remains on the inside, ensuring ease of access and security. Although less common, it can also be installed on out-swing doors, with the thumb bar on the inside and the lock on the outside-ideal for closet applications.

This old-style, fully functional reproduction includes a working lock catch and comes complete with mounting screws for straightforward installation. With dimensions of 6.5" in length, 1.75" in width, and 1.5" in height, and weighing just 1 lb, the John Wright Thumb Latch is a perfect choice for homeowners, restoration contractors, and shutter installers looking to enhance their projects with authentic hardware.

Thumb Latch

Traditional alternative to a modern door knob. Cast Iron, Vintage Iron Finish. The Thumb Latch features a reversible design for use of left- or right-hand doors .75" to 1 ½" thick. NOTE: Generally used on an in-swing door so that the thumb bar is on the outside and the lock is on the inside. Can be used on an out-swing door but the thumb bar will be on the inside and the lock will be on the outside. Out-swing doors are not very common in residential construction but often used for closets.

Old-style and fully functional reproduction of a thumb latch set with a working lock catch. Includes mounting screws. The Thumb Latch features a reversible design for use of left- or right-hand doors .75" to 1 ½" thick. Note: Generally used on an in-swing door so that the thumb bar is on the outside and the lock is on the inside. Can be used on an out-swing door but the thumb bar will be on the inside and the lock will be on the outside. Out-swing doors are not very common in residential construction but often used for closets.

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