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oval back latch with lock loop and hook describes a decorative latch from Handcrafted Hardware that secures two meeting surfaces while presenting an oval back profile in antique brass. The latch sits in the Decorative Latches and Bolts product class, so it provides a visible locking point where appearance matters along with basic holding. The presence of both a lock loop and hook gives two engagement elements, so the latch can be arranged to catch and hold a mating part in a consistent way. The stated 5 x 4 inch size gives a medium footprint, so the latch can cover a modest area on a door or panel face while remaining easy to reach. The antique brass designation identifies the visual character of the metal, so the latch can be selected to coordinate with other antique brass components on the same project.
The 5 x 4 inch oval back reference tells the installer how much surface the latch body occupies, so they can position it on rails, stiles, or face frames where that footprint fits comfortably without crowding adjacent details. The oval back form distributes contact over a rounded outline, so when fastened down it rests smoothly against wood or another substrate without sharp corners concentrating stress. The lock loop and hook combination defines where the moving or mating piece needs to meet the latch, so layout can be planned to bring those elements into solid contact when the door or panel is at rest. The antique brass description sets the visible finish, so install locations can be chosen with that warm metal tone in mind alongside hinges, pulls, or other exposed components.
The Handcrafted Hardware Oval Back Latch with Lock Loop and Hook in antique brass sits within the Locks and Latches category, so it belongs wherever a door, lid, or panel needs a defined closing point with a traditional hardware look. The Decorative Latches and Bolts class means it is intended to be seen on the face of the work, so it suits woodworking projects where visible metal details are part of the design. With its 5 x 4 inch oval back form, the latch can be placed on moderate-size doors or panels, giving enough plate area for a secure hold while remaining in proportion to the surrounding frame. The antique brass designation ties it to projects that use similar toned hinges, knobs, or pulls, so the latch can visually connect those pieces into a unified hardware set.
The oval back body of this latch presents a continuous curved outline, so when it is mounted it spreads its bearing surface for a neat edge profile that sits cleanly on wood or other substrates. The lock loop feature provides a defined attachment point along the latch, so a corresponding element can be aligned to that loop to create a repeatable closed position every time the piece is engaged. The added hook element forms another catching geometry, so the latch can resist straightforward opening forces as the hook engages a mating part in service. Because the latch is identified specifically as an Oval Back Latch with Lock Loop and Hook, installers know the working points are integral to the body rather than separate add-ons, which supports predictable alignment in layouts based on the stated 5 x 4 inch description. The antique brass material appearance also maintains the same character across the oval back, loop, and hook, so the whole assembly reads as one unified decorative latch in finished work.
The HLA2016 part is an Oval Back Latch with Lock Loop and Hook in the Decorative Latches and Bolts class, so it functions as a visible latching point on doors or panels.
The Oval Back Latch with Lock Loop and Hook is described as 5 x 4 inches, so its back plate occupies a moderate area suitable for many cabinet or panel faces.
The latch is designated antique brass, so its visible metal surfaces present a warm, aged-brass appearance that coordinates with other antique brass components.
The Oval Back Latch with Lock Loop and Hook uses the lock loop as a fixed engagement point, so a mating part can secure a door or panel when closed.
The hook element on the Oval Back Latch adds a catching feature, so it can grip a strike or mating piece and help retain the closure against direct pulling.
The HLA2016 Oval Back Latch with Lock Loop and Hook in antique brass is supplied through Wurth Baer Supply under the Handcrafted Hardware brand designation.
The Handcrafted Hardware Oval Back Latch with Lock Loop and Hook in antique brass pairs a 5 x 4 inch oval back footprint with visible loop-and-hook engagement, so it suits woodworking projects that call for both defined closure and decorative metal on the surface. The Decorative Latches and Bolts classification confirms it is meant to be seen, so it can become a focal point on a door, lid, or panel while aligning with other antique brass hardware. For projects where that combination of oval back form, loop-and-hook function, and antique brass appearance matches the intended layout, this HLA2016 latch offers a targeted option.