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An original vintage 1954 trade sales brochure and price list insert for the \"Series 450\" cylindrical door hardware line by the National Lock Company of Rockford, Illinois.
This Item showcases mid-century modern door hardware including entrance key locks (turnbutton and pushbutton types), patio locks, privacy locks, passage latches, dummy trim, mortise cylinder locks, rim cylinder locks, round escutcheons, star escutcheons, and decorative door handles (\"Arden\" design).
It features standard specifications, finish options (Bright Brass, Dull Bronze, Bright Chrome, Satin Aluminum), 6-step installation diagrams, and retail display mounts. Included is the matching 2-page \"Price List No. 9\" dated September 1, 1954.
Key Features
Original 1954 National Lock Company trade catalog and price sheet insert
Shows full Series 450 product lineup: locks, latches, star escutcheons, and door handles
Complete with technical specifications, installation diagrams, finish guides, and distributor display mounts
Excellent historical resource for mid-century modern (MCM) architectural restoration, vintage hardware collectors, and industrial trade catalog archivists