It's been awhile since I've been here. All sorts of adventures (and disasters) in the last few years, but.....still here (mostly whole and very grateful!). I came looking for Bulldog's bath recipe for this recent acquisition....
Actually, I believe the proper term for it is "horseshoe" latch. A classic example of not really looking for something but mentioning wanting one in passing and then...having it turn up, so-to-speak. I believe these were only made in 1934-35. The foot looks to be brass, as do the posts. Some serious swirl on that handle, eh? A little tidy, some Hot Sause and maybe some Boshield and I expect that it will look even better. I suppose I'll have to learn how to crank properly again?