What is a thumb latch?

A traditional latch worked by pressing a thumb lever or turning a ring, which lifts a bar on the other side of the door. Common on cottage and ledged doors.

What is the difference between Suffolk and Norfolk?

A Suffolk latch fixes directly to the door, while a Norfolk latch sits on a backplate. Both are worked the same way.

What finishes are available?

M.Marcus hardware comes in a wide finish range including polished and satin brass, polished and satin chrome, polished and satin nickel, antique brass, matt bronze and matt black.

M.Marcus Thumb and Ring Latches

Suffolk and Norfolk Thumb Latches for Period Doors

M.Marcus thumb and ring latches are traditional Suffolk and Norfolk style latches for cottage, ledged and period doors, worked by a thumb lever or ring. Part of the M.Marcus door handles and knobs range.

Thumb Latches for Cottage Doors

A thumb latch lifts a bar on the far side of the door with a thumb lever or ring, ideal for ledged-and-braced and cottage doors. Browse M.Marcus locks and latches for matching hardware.

Finishes to Match Your Doors

M.Marcus thumb and ring latches come in Polished Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Antique Brass, Matt Bronze and Matt Black and period-suited finishes to match the rest of the door furniture.

Trusted UK Ironmongery Supplier Since 1976

M.Marcus is the parent company of Heritage Brass, 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 M.Marcus collection and the Heritage Brass and Sorrento ranges, with quick nationwide delivery across the UK.