Door sneck

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MJ 178
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Sneck, door
  
• 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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