Pennsylvania German "Ram’s Horn" Slide Latch | Hand-Forged Primitive Iron
This is a museum-quality reproduction of the classic Ram’s Horn slide bolt, a staple of 18th and 19th-century Pennsylvania German (PA Dutch) architecture. Characterized by the symmetrical double-scroll handle, this latch represents the pinnacle of "Country Gothic" blacksmithing.
The "Ram’s Horn" Distinction
Symmetrical Artistry: The handle features a traditional split-end "Ram’s Horn" scroll, meticulously hand-tapered and curled over the horn of an anvil.
Moravian Influence: This specific motif was often used on heavy Moravian-style "Kisten" (chests) and Dutch-style entry doors throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
