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Door Stud

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Spain (made)

Wrought iron door stud with scallop shell ornament.


Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Ironwork
Tools & Equipment
Object type
Door stud
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Door Stud
  • Escutcheon
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Forging (Metal Forming)
Brief description
Door stud in two parts, wrought iron, with ornament in the form of a scallop shell, made in Spain, 16th century
Physical description
Wrought iron door stud with scallop shell ornament.
Gallery label
DOOR STUD Wrought iron Spain; 16th century M.152-1925(07/1994)
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Subject depicted
Scallop Shell
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.152:1, 2-1925

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O322229/door-stud-unknown/
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