I see this happening quite a lot and it is such a shame because I know the modern one had been in the ground for far less years than some on this blog, it was not even closing the door of a main thoroughfare. Not the worse modern closer I have come across, that one lasted less than 6 months and maybe just testament to how well things were once made?
Anyway it is now on its way to make milk bottle tops or some other such sturdy product!