Not on display

Prototype and finished key lock

Hardware
2020
Artist/Maker
Leofrance (manufacturers)
Place of origin
Florence
Italy (made)

Prototype Leofrance key lock and finished key lock

Object details

Category
Bags
Object type
hardware
Parts
This object consists of 10 parts.

  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
  • Hardware
TitlePrototype and finished key lock
Materials and techniques
acrylic resin, plated gold
Acrylic Resin
Brief description
Key lock, acrylic resin, plated gold, Leo France, Italy, 2020.
Physical description
Prototype Leofrance key lock and finished key lock
Gallery label
(12/2020)
Making hardware for bags requires metalworking expertise. Leofrance is a specialist company which collaborates with many international brands to interpret concept sketches. The process of making even a simple lock or clasp requires many stages, from prototype to finished piece. Once the plastic prototype is approved by the client, it can be machine-made or cast in metal, usually brass, then finished with various effects such as a shiny orbrushed surface in gold or palladium.

V&A, Room 40, Bags: Inside Out
Credit line
Given by Leofrance
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.295-2019

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Record createdOctober 14, 2020
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1543767/prototype-and-finished-key-lock-hardware-leofrance/
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