Lock and Key
15th century to 16th century (made)
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Iron lock and key, partly restored. The lock works as a sliding bolt, and the complexity of the wards suggests that the key comes from a different lock and was made to fit. The front is decorated with two baluster-shaped columns, between which is a floral scroll in relief. The bow of the key is decorated with pierced work.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Iron, pierced |
| Brief description | Iron lock and key, made in France, 15th or 16th century, the key possibly altered to fit from a different lock |
| Physical description | Iron lock and key, partly restored. The lock works as a sliding bolt, and the complexity of the wards suggests that the key comes from a different lock and was made to fit. The front is decorated with two baluster-shaped columns, between which is a floral scroll in relief. The bow of the key is decorated with pierced work. |
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| Accession number | 502-1895 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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