Quick Verdict
When you're comparing pieces in the doors, windows, and architectural hardware space, one of the first choices is whether you need a single focal piece or a box of possibilities. These two antique items take opposite approaches at opposite ends of the price range. The first is a hand-wrought steel door lock listed at $14.50; the second is an architectural salvage hardware lot listed at $84.99 that includes glass knobs, mortise locks, brass and copper hardware, and an original skeleton key.
Choose the $14.50 primitive steel lock if you want a specific, lower-cost piece with a focused period look. Choose the $84.99 salvage lot if you want a broader mix of knobs, locks, plates, and period components for restoration, repurposing, or collection. The price difference is $70.49, and the contents are different in kind: one standalone lock versus an assortment.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive Antique Architectural Hardware Hand Wrought Steel Door Lock 5.5x6.25 | USD 14.50 | A single hand-wrought steel door lock with surface distress and rust pitting, no key | |
| Antique Architectural Salvage Hardware Lot Glass Knobs Mortise Lock Key | USD 84.99 | Mixed lot with glass knobs, mortise locks, escutcheon plates, spindle rods, brass hardware, and a skeleton key |
Where the Primitive Steel Lock Wins
This hand-wrought steel door lock dates to the late 18th to early 19th century and came from the Lancaster County PA area. At $14.50, it is the lower-priced item and gives you a single piece of primitive architectural hardware. The United States origin and steel material are part of its profile, so if you know you want steel rather than a multi-material set, this is the direct pick.
Where the Salvage Hardware Lot Wins
The $84.99 architectural salvage lot spans more components: glass knobs, brass and copper hardware, mortise locks, escutcheon/back plates, spindle rods, and a skeleton key. One mortise lock set comes with matching door knobs plus the original key. It is a 1900s piece in glass, brass, and copper, and it is sold as found, unpolished, with patina, oxidation, verdigris, finish wear, discoloration, and rust. For someone collecting or restoring with a range of pieces in mind, the lot offers a wider starting point in one purchase.
Primitive Antique Architectural Hardware Hand Wrought Steel Door Lock 5.5x6.25
Starting at the lower end of the price range, this primitive hand-wrought steel door lock costs $14.50. It is a late 18th to early 19th century piece from the Lancaster County PA area, with distress, rust pitting, and losses from age and use. No key is included. The appeal is a standalone steel lock with clear period character for a modest listed price. The limitation is that it is just that: a single lock, without the mixed components found in the salvage lot. If your project needs multiple coordinated elements, this piece might be only the beginning.
Antique Architectural Salvage Hardware Lot Glass Knobs Mortise Lock Key
At $84.99, this salvage lot is the larger purchase price and the larger collection. It includes glass knobs, mortise locks, escutcheon or back plates, spindle rods, brass hardware, and an original skeleton key, with one mortise lock set described as having matching door knobs and key. Materials include glass, brass, and copper, and the lot is from the 1900s. It is sold as found, unpolished, with patina, oxidation, verdigris, finish wear, discoloration, and rust. If you want multiple pieces with a period mix, this lot gives you that. The limitation is the assortment's mixed nature: it is not a single matching set across every component.
Final Choice by Use Case
For one, focused period detail on a door, the $14.50 hand-wrought steel door lock is a more precise, lower-cost choice. For a broader old-house restoration, repurposing project, set design, or collection, the $84.99 salvage hardware lot offers a wider range of knobs, locks, plates, and brass pieces in one purchase. Your call comes down to scope: one piece or a full box of options.
