Padlock and Key
c.1530 (made), 18th century (made)
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First believed to be Flemish but later identified as French, ca. 1530. Padlock and key, wrought iron, pierced. Square plate set with eight quatrefoil studs, projecting box for lock with applied pierced decoration; the hasp of the loop partly grooved.The key is an 18th century replacment and has a kidney-shaped bow.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, pierced |
| Brief description | Padlock and key, wrought iron, pierced, France, ca. 1530 with an early 18th century replacement key |
| Physical description | First believed to be Flemish but later identified as French, ca. 1530. Padlock and key, wrought iron, pierced. Square plate set with eight quatrefoil studs, projecting box for lock with applied pierced decoration; the hasp of the loop partly grooved. The key is an 18th century replacement and has a kidney-shaped bow. |
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| Credit line | Gift of W.H Hildburgh F.S.A |
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| Summary | First believed to be Flemish but later identified as French, ca. 1530. Padlock and key, wrought iron, pierced. Square plate set with eight quatrefoil studs, projecting box for lock with applied pierced decoration; the hasp of the loop partly grooved.The key is an 18th century replacment and has a kidney-shaped bow. |
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| Accession number | M.128-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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