Description

Russwin Mortise Lock Box

Mortise lock box made by Russell and Erwin. It is marked Russwin on the deadbolt. It also has a round marking around the box screw which reads R & E Mfg. Co. New Britain, Conn. The inside of the box is as well marked with 380 and the bottom of the front plate is marked Pat. 7-26-04. According to the patent date, this should date from around 1904. Cast iron box with bronze plate.

The box measures 3 3/4″h x 3 1/4″w x 3/4″d. The front plate measures 5 1/2″h x 1″w.

We clean, oil and test all of our lock boxes to make sure that they are fully functional.

Please let us know if you need a key or strike plate to go with your lock box when you order. We can usually find a key and strike plate that work with most of our lock boxes.  It is a good idea to order these at the same time as the lock boxthe lock box so that we can test them together and make sure that everything works together properly. The only way to know that a key works is to test it on the lock box.

This Russwin Mortise Lock Box is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive. If multiples are ordered, additional photos will be sent for approval.

This item may be shippable.

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Need the latch to face the other way? Watch our video on how to switch antique lock boxes to be used on right or left swing doors here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vxFdZX1-Js

Russell and Erwin / Russwin

Russell and Erwin Manufacturing was established in 1839 in New Britain, CT. under the name of Stanley, Russell & Company. The founders include Henry E. Russell, Cornelius B. Erwin and Frederick T. Stanley. Upon Stanley’s withdrawal just one year later, it became Matteson, Russell and Company to reflect a new partnership with Smith Matteson and John H. Bowen. Six years later, the company officially becomes Russell & Erwin. In 1851, it becomes Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company. They merge with P. & F. Corbin in 1902, but continue to produce under the Russell and Erwin name. American Hardware and Russwin were also brand names used off and on in conjunction with the Russell and Erwin name. By 1964, the division again separated and was purchased by Emhart Manufacturing under the name Russwin. It continues today under the name Corbin Russwin, owned by Assa Abloy.