As we have mounted it on a board to display it is 4 1/2" closed with a 1" gap between brass pieces. The item "French vintage chateau barn house brass door bolt lock latch key hardware" is in sale since Monday, April 30, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Architectural & Garden\Hardware\Locks, Latches & Keys". The seller is "treasures-from-france" and is located in NORMANDY.