19th century oversized antique american salvaged chicago cast bronze commercial store door thumblatch handle

original salvaged chicago 19th century american antique exterior solid cast bronze metal store door thumblatch handle fabricated by the yale & towne mfg. co., stamford, ct. the refinished bronze handle contains a finely turned and tapered oversized handle accentuated with ball finials. the thumblatch mechanism is original and intact. the commercial store door handle contains a circular opening for use with a cylinder lock. measures approximately 15 x 3 inches.