Padlock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
17th century
This object is a triangular wrought iron padlock produced in Switzerland during the seventeenth century by an unknown maker. The padlock features a distinct triangular body topped with a heavy curved shackle. Its front and back are reinforced with a central vertical, file-shaped brand or plate, which accommodates a centrally placed keyhole on the face.
The padlock measures 13.2 cm in height and 10.9 cm in width. The associated key, also made of wrought iron, measures 10.2 cm in length and is configured with a circular bow and a plain bit. The entire assembly displays the dark, textured surface typical of historic hand-wrought ironwork.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Wrought iron
- Dimensions
- Height: 13.2 cm; Width: 10.9 cm; Length (key): 10.2 cm
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Unknown
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
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
- Padlock
- Museum object number
- M.97-1926
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.