Padlock
17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Steel padlock, possibly for a pair of thumbscrews. When the sides are pressed, the front springs open to reveal the keyhole.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Steel |
| Brief description | Ironwork padlock, possibly for a pair of thumbscrews, steel, made in England, 17th century |
| Physical description | Steel padlock, possibly for a pair of thumbscrews. When the sides are pressed, the front springs open to reveal the keyhole. |
| Gallery label | PADLOCK, steel; England, 17th century
Said to be for a pair of thumbscrews. If the sides are pressed, the front springs open to reveal the keyhole.
Museum No. M.237-1925(07/1994) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.237-1925 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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