Chest lock with guide

 

Central Europe, second half of 16th century

 

Malleable iron. Four-lever locking mechanism riveted to a support plate. The round hollow-shank key case contains five wards. Rivet washers shaped into cinquefoils.

H: 30.7 cm / W: 31 cm

UMP 3164

 

Purchased from collector A. Dillinger of Vienna in 1886.