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Snaphaunce Lock Mechanism

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

Snaphaunce lock of chiselled steel, with a plain lock plate, and shaped outlines, florid maker's mark.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chiselled steel
Brief description
Snaphaunce lock of chiselled steel, with a plain lock plate, and shaped outlines, florid maker's mark. The lock is similar to examples by G. Ant. Tozzi and Antonio Maestre Firenze, Italian, 17th century.; Arms and armour
Physical description
Snaphaunce lock of chiselled steel, with a plain lock plate, and shaped outlines, florid maker's mark.
Dimensions
  • Main plate length: 13.8cm
  • Full length: 18.5cm
  • Width: 6.5cm
  • Height: 7.5cm
Credit line
Given by Major Victor Alexander Farquharson
Collection
Accession number
M.65-1912

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Record createdApril 5, 2004
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