Table Forks, Clips Bolts and Catches Locks

19th Century : Traditional French capstan bolt.

18th Century : Riveted hand-built mild steel sliding bolt with brass knob.

18th Century : Hand-built sprung loaded large double banjo catch with 2 striking plates.

18th Century : Hand-built sprung loaded large single banjo catch with striking plate.

19th Century : Small sliding bolt finger nail writing slope catch.

19th Century : Dovetail table leaf slide. Used for holding together table leaves and closing up unsightly gaps in a table top.