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

Lock

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cupboard lock of pierced and embossed iron, with spring latch; the top plate is cut in openwork, engraved and slightly hammered with scrolling foliage ornament. The textile is a replacement.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Iron, pierced and embossed
Brief description
Cupboard lock, pierced and embossed iron with scrolling foliage ornament, replacement textile, made in Germany, 17th century
Physical description
Cupboard lock of pierced and embossed iron, with spring latch; the top plate is cut in openwork, engraved and slightly hammered with scrolling foliage ornament. The textile is a replacement.
Dimensions
  • Length: 13.3cm
  • Width: 6.7cm
Gallery label
CUPBOARD LOCK, iron, pierced and embossed, Germany; 17th century The textile is a replacement Museum No. 1056-1893(07/1994)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
1056-1893

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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