Masterpiece Padlock and Key
ca. 1580 (made)
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Padlock and key made of iron with etchings. The key hole is concealed by a catch, with twin locking bolts and one dummy lock. The barrel of the key is heart-shaped.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Etched iron |
| Brief description | Padlock with key, iron, etched, Germany, ca. 1580 |
| Physical description | Padlock and key made of iron with etchings. The key hole is concealed by a catch, with twin locking bolts and one dummy lock. The barrel of the key is heart-shaped. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by George Salting |
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| Accession number | M.643-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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