Hinge
first half 17th century (made)
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Stamped and incised wrought iron hinge, with the remains of painted decoration on the monsters and helmetted heads. The hinge strap is a later addition.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, stamped, incised and painted |
| Brief description | Hinge with later hinge strap, wrought iron stamped and incised, the remains of painted on the monsters and helmetted heads, made in Germany, first half of the 17th century |
| Physical description | Stamped and incised wrought iron hinge, with the remains of painted decoration on the monsters and helmetted heads. The hinge strap is a later addition. |
| Gallery label | HINGE
Wrought iron
Germany; first half of 17th century
M.157-1925
Stamped and incised with remains of painted decoration of monsters and helmetted heads. The hinge strap is a later addition.(07/1994) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
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| Accession number | M.157-1925 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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