Lock and Key
ca. 1700-1730 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Lock and key of wrought steel with perforated tracery work, the key with square perforated shaft and handle.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Steel, pierced and fretted |
| Brief description | Masterpiece lock and key, pierced and fretted steel, made in France, ca. 1700-1730 |
| Physical description | Lock and key of wrought steel with perforated tracery work, the key with square perforated shaft and handle. |
| Gallery label | MASTERPIECE LOCK AND KEY, steel, pierced and fretted, France; c. 1700-30
Locks of this type would have been made by an apprentice seeking entry to the Locksmiths' Guild.
Museum No. 1214 & a-1855(07/1994) |
| Historical context | Locks of this type would have been made by an apprentice seeking entry to the Locksmiths' Guild. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1214&A-1855 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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