Lock and key, Italy, 17th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
17th century
Lock and key made of pierced, etched and partially-gilded steel. It is decorated with foliage and strapwork (ornament of interlaced bands) and engraved with the Papal insignia. The casing has been extensively reworked.
LOCK AND KEY Steel Italy; 17th century M.243-1923 Pierced, etched and parcel-gilt. Decorated with foliage and strapwork (ornament of interlaced bands) and engraved with the Papal insignia. The skillful lockwork contrasts with the less skillful decoration. The casing was extensively reworked in the 19th century.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Materials and techniques
- Pierced, etched and partially-gilded steel
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Italy
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O380086
- Museum object number
- M.243:1-1923
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
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