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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ironwork, Room 114b

Padlock

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Padlock of wrought iron which is incised and stamped. Cylindrical, with three strengthening bands and scrollwork, incised by rosettes and crescents, scrolled hoop.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron, incised and stamped
Brief description
Padlock, wrought iron, incised and stamped, Sweden, 17th century
Physical description
Padlock of wrought iron which is incised and stamped. Cylindrical, with three strengthening bands and scrollwork, incised by rosettes and crescents, scrolled hoop.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10.8cm
  • Width: 11.4cm
Gallery label
PADLOCK, wrought iron, incised and stamped; Sweden; 17th century Gift of Dr W.L. Hildburgh, FSA. Museum No. M.349-1927 (07/1994)
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Collection
Accession number
M.349-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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