Russell and Erwin 1897 Sash Latch Americus Antique cast bronze oversized strike

Antique cast bronze oversized strike plate with tab made by Russell and Erwin

as I have a door plate with this marking in what seems to be the popular R & E Amarat pattern

The door plate measures 7 1/2"h x 2 5/8"w

They produced catalogues until about 1907

A successor to J

Russell and Erwin 1897 Sash Latch Americus Antique cast bronze oversized strikeRussell and Erwin 1897 Sash Latch Cast iron decorative window sash lock made by Russell and Erwin. Seen in their 1897 catalogue. It has ornamentation on the latch and catch part. Each part has two holes for attachment. The latch part measures 2 7 8"l. The catch measures 2 1 4"l. The latch functions smoothly. The underside of the latch is marked R&E Mfg. Co. Pat Appl'd For. This Russell and Erwin 1897 Sash Latch is an antique item and may show wear due