Chest lock

 

Central Europe, mid-16th century

 

Malleable iron. Hammered support plate with a key guide. The ends of the key guide and the tracery are hammered into stylised grape leaves with repoussé bulbs. Two-lever mechanism and an open case for a hollow-shank key on the inside. Decorated with grooving.

H: 22.5 cm

UMP 3081