Door sneck

A sneck is a latch or bolt for a door. This iron example is from a house in Jackson's Close in the High Street in Edinburgh. It dates from the 18th century.

The sneck has a lever in the top of the handle.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-319-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MJ 178
Date:	18th century
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	336 mm L X 78 mm W X 125 mm depth
What:	Sneck, door
Subject:	Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (High Street, Jackson's Close)
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Description:	Iron door sneck with a lever in the top of the handle, from a house in Jackson's Close, High Street, Edinburgh
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