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G Worx
13th November 2021, 04:45 PM
Hi,

I'm recreating a period piece and need to locate an old fashioned type of fastener. Unfortunately I don't have an image or a name but picture this....

A simple door on a simple cabinet. I need to keep it closed when not in use. Many years ago people used a simple swivel device that looked like a flattened wing nut, when horizontal it keep the door closed and when vertical the door could be opened. Basically a wing nut looking thing rotating on a screw.

Can anyone tell me the name of these or where I can buy them please? I need 16 - 32 of them.

Thanks in advance.

Mobyturns
13th November 2021, 10:06 PM
"Butterfly turn latch" - was one name. Also try "button turn latch" "turn button latch" & "bow tie turn latch"

homey
13th November 2021, 11:06 PM
Hi G. Worx,

I’d give a call to Jay at Graeme Brown Antiques in Melbourne. See page 55 of theit catalogue http://www.gbrownantiques.com.au/pdfs/Hardware%20Catalog.pdf

Regards,

Brian

G Worx
14th November 2021, 02:45 AM
"Butterfly turn latch" - was one name. Also try "button turn latch" "turn button latch" & "bow tie turn latch"

Thank you so much. That was the name I needed and have found them now.