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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ironwork, Room 114b

Chest Lock

ca. 1500 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wrought iron chest lock with pierced decoration. The front is decorated with perforated gothic tracery of two layers; the plate concealing the keyhole is ornamented with a foliated cross; on the hasp is a figure of a dragon. Partially restored.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron, pierced
Brief description
Ironwork chest lock, partially restored, wrought iron with pierced decoration, made in France, ca. 1500
Physical description
Wrought iron chest lock with pierced decoration. The front decorated with perforated gothic tracery two layers; the plate concealing the keyhole is ornamented with foliated cross; on the hasp is a figure of a dragon. Partially restored.
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.125in
  • Width: 6.125in
Style
Gallery label
CHEST LOCK, wrought iron, France; c.1500 Partially restored. Museum No. 592-1895(07/1994)
Subjects depicted
Summary
Wrought iron chest lock with pierced decoration. The front is decorated with perforated gothic tracery of two layers; the plate concealing the keyhole is ornamented with a foliated cross; on the hasp is a figure of a dragon. Partially restored.
Collection
Accession number
592-1895

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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