Hinge

Object Name:

Hinge

Object ID:

1994.512.01

Description:

Hinge, H-L, iron. Six, chamfered, round holes on straight leaf. L-shaped leaf has eight holes. Additional holes are near center and end of horizontal leaf. Leaves somewhat irregular. Some of that is probably from manufacture during blacksmithing process. Evidence of weld joining horizontal and vertical leaves on one side. Double knuckle wrapped around a hinge pin that is welded on the back. Evidence welding where knuckle may have been cut in center to allow for single knuckle of other leaf to fit into opening. Single knuckle wrapped and welded on back side. One flush rivet through weld near top end of knuckle overlap area on back. L-shape leaf has some evidence of black finish on front surface. Evidence of some black on knuckles. Short area of additional stock on single knuckle leaf adjacent to knuckle and extends length of hinge. Holes do not match up with each other; not centered and don't match from side-to-side.

Material:

Metal
Iron

Dimensions:

H-14.1 W-14.4 D-0.67 inches