Suffolk Thumblatches Suffolk style thumblatches were in common use throughout all of the colonies during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The "Bean Latch" (A) was the first and most popular design. Originally made by English blacksmiths and imported here, the American smiths soon began producing these and many other designs. The cusp and handle styles eventually became as numerous as the craftsmen who made them and we are pleased to offer a selection of four popular designs. A) 2202-1 Bean Thumblatch: 7 ½" L x 2" W. B) 2201-1 Arrow-Head Thumblatch: 9" L x 2" W. C) 2203-1 Heart Thumblatch: 9" L x 2" W. D) 2200-1 Heart Thumblatch with Curved Handle: 9 ½" L x 2" W. Suffolk Thumblatches Trim Parts Staple & Catch Styles E) 2402-1 Screw Mount Catch F) 2400-1 Drive Staple G) 2403-1 Screw Mount Staple H) 2401-1 Drive Catch Latch Bar Styles I) 2301-1 Plain Bar: 6" L. J) 2300-1 Coiled Rat-Tail Bar: 6 ½" L. K) 2302-1 Shepherds Crook Bar: 6 ½" L. Norfolk Thumblatch The Norfolk latch shows the first influence of the Industrial Revolution on door latch manufacturing. In the interest of mass production, the back plates were made on a punch press. Our Norfolk latch set combines a hand-forged handle with backplate and is furnished complete with a special trim set. The latch bar has a lift knob to facilitate opening from the inside. A) 2204-2 Norfolk Thumblatch Set (complete): 7" L x1½" W.