Lock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 16th century
This object is a wrought-iron lock originally made for an oak chest, dating to the early 16th century. Produced in England by an unknown maker, it was formed through forging and retains remains of decorative tinning on its iron surface.
The lock plate features a raised central mechanism casing alongside mounting apertures and attached elements. The keyhole of the lock is concealed by a pivoted bar equipped with a spring catch. According to the record, the assembly includes staple-bars positioned at either side, each ornamented at the top and bottom with a quatrefoil, with the bar that conceals the keyhole displaying a matching ornamental design.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The lock was originally made in England for an oak chest, complete with staple-bars and associated chest fittings.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Wrought iron, tinned
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Unknown
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Lock
- Museum object number
- 2193 to B-1899
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.