Lock and key, France, 15th century to 16th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
15th century to 16th century
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.
LOCK AND KEY, iron, France; 15th or 16th century 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. Museum No. 502-1895
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Height: 19.1 cm; Width: 24.4 cm
- Materials and techniques
- Iron, pierced
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- France
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O380525
- Museum object number
- 502-1895
- Object history (museum record)
- Bought in 1895 with objects 495 to 511-1895 for £180.
- 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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