Lock
15th century to 16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Lock of wrought iron; the front is decorated on three sides and above the keyhole with perforated bands of gothic tracery in two layers on a red cloth ground. The plate formerly concealing the keyhole is now missing. The teo fastenings to secure the lock are in the form of buttresses.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron with restored textile |
| Brief description | Door or chest lock, wrought iron with restored textile, made in France, 15th or 16th century |
| Physical description | Lock of wrought iron; the front is decorated on three sides and above the keyhole with perforated bands of gothic tracery in two layers on a red cloth ground. The plate formerly concealing the keyhole is now missing. The teo fastenings to secure the lock are in the form of buttresses. |
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| Style | |
| Gallery label | DOOR OR CHEST LOCK, wrought iron, France; 15th or 16th century
Restored textile.
Museum No. 589-1895(07/1994) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 589-1895 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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