Dress your door in modern style with our Melrose thumb latch entrance set. This Mid-Century meets Art Deco design is offered with 6 popular finishes and 6 interior knob or lever options! Choose from streamlined levers and decorative knobs made of glittering lead crystal or solid brass - so many ways to express your unique style! These vintage-style doorsets are enhanced with high-tech mechanics, resulting in silky smooth, trouble-free operation unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Made of forged solid brass this entry doorset will last for years to come.
Door set dimensions: Exterior handle is 8 7/8" H x 1 1/8" W and projects 2 5/8". Exterior handle backplate is 18 1/2" x 3". Interior backplate is 10" H x 2 11/16" W.
Mortise lock dimensions: Backset is 2 1/2". Lock case: 5 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W x 3/4" thick. Lock face plate: 8" H x 1 1/4" W. Strike plate: 4 7/8" H x 1 1/4" W. The lock includes a 1 1/2" cylinder and 2 standard keys.
This set is designed to fit doors from 1 3/4" to 2" thick. For thicker doors or a double keyed option, please call for assistance.
Thumblatch: Usually refers to an entry door set which has a lever above the handle, which when depressed by the thumb, unlatches the door. Learn about hardware >
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Door Set Functions
Function
Description
Includes
Entry
Latch and lock - The door is opened by thumb latch on the exterior and a knob/lever on the interior. On the outside there is a keyed lock cylinder to lock and unlock the door while a thumb turn is used to lock the door on the interior.
1 Grip handle with thumb piece
1 Knob/lever and backplate/rosette
1 Escutcheon with cylinder hole
1 Escutcheon with thumbturn
1 Entry mortise lock with keyed cylinder and two keys