Lock and Key
ca. 1680 (made), late 18th century (alteration)
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The bolt is stamped with a maker's mark in the form of a running man. It is operated by a finely chiselled talbot lying on the top, perhaps a family crest. The body of the lock is decorated with chiselled ornament consisting of two harpies and a grotesque mask. The ground has been matted with a punch.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Steel, stamped, chiselled and punched |
| Brief description | Steel lock and key, stamped running man and chiselled talbot on bolt, two harpies and a grotesque mask chiselled on body, made in France, ca. 1680, the talbot added in the 18th century, possibly in England |
| Physical description | The bolt is stamped with a maker's mark in the form of a running man. It is operated by a finely chiselled talbot lying on the top, perhaps a family crest. The body of the lock is decorated with chiselled ornament consisting of two harpies and a grotesque mask. The ground has been matted with a punch. |
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| Bibliographic reference | The Art Journal. 1869. p. 250. |
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| Accession number | 1213&A-1855 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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