Lock and Key
early 17th century (made), early 17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Wrought iron lock and key, with brass bolt. The stem of the key was turned on a lathe.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, brass |
| Brief description | Lock and key, wrought iron with brass bolt, the key stem turned on a lathe, made in England, early 17th century |
| Physical description | Wrought iron lock and key, with brass bolt. The stem of the key was turned on a lathe. |
| Gallery label | LOCK AND KEY
Wrought iron
England; early 17th century
G. Russell-Davies Bequest
M.331, 331a-1917
The stem of the key was turned on a lathe. The brass bolt was restored in the 18th century.(07/1994) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by G. Russell-Davies |
| Production | The bolt was restored in the 18th century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.331&A-1917 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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