Chest lock with guide

 

Central Europe, 16th–17th century

 

Malleable iron locking mechanism riveted to the support plate. Curved springs decorated with carvings. Octagonal case for a hollow-shank key features grooved foliage ornamentation and four wards for the key. Molten rivet heads.

H: 22.5 cm / W: 19.5 cm

UMP 3140