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Handle

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
France (made)

Wrought iron handle of baluster shape, the plate in the form of a pilaster surmounted by flames. The latch terminates in a bearded head.


Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Ironwork
Object type
Handle
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Handle
  • Door Plates (Finish Hardware)
  • Latches
Materials and techniques
Wrought Iron
Forging (Metal Forming)
Brief description
Handle with plate and latch, wrought iron with ornament in the form of flames and a bearded head, France, first half of the 16th century.
Physical description
Wrought iron handle of baluster shape, the plate in the form of a pilaster surmounted by flames. The latch terminates in a bearded head.
Gallery label
HANDLE Wrought iron France; first half of 16th century 637-1895 The pin terminates in a bearded head.(07/1994)
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
637:1 to 3-1895

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O326706/handle-unknown/
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