What is the difference between a latch and a lock?

A latch holds a door closed and is operated by the handle, while a lock secures the door with a key or thumbturn. Many doors use a combined sashlock.

A rim lock is a traditional lock fixed to the face of the door, common on period and cottage doors.

From The Anvil November New Products 2024 Locks and Latches

New Locks and Latches from From The Anvil

This collection brings together From The Anvil's locks and latches launched in November 2024, from mortice latches and sashlocks to rim locks and deadlocks. Part of the wider From The Anvil locks and latches range.

Locks and Latches Explained

The range covers mortice latches for internal doors, sashlocks and deadlocks for keyed doors and rim locks for period doors. Match them with From The Anvil door handles and knobs.

Hand-Finished Period Ironmongery

From The Anvil locks and latches are hand-finished in Aged Bronze, Natural Smooth pewter, Aged Brass, Polished Brass, Satin Brass, Beeswax, Black, Polished Nickel and Satin Nickel so the visible parts match your door furniture.

Trusted UK Ironmongery Supplier Since 1976

From The Anvil hardware is supplied by Trade Door Handles, part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, a trusted UK supplier of architectural ironmongery since 1976 with large showrooms in Kendal and Carlisle. Browse the full From The Anvil collection for matching door, window and cabinet hardware, with quick nationwide delivery across the UK.