Chest lock

Central Europe, early 17th century

Malleable iron. The lock case comprises a support plate and an openwork cover plate featuring pierced ornamental foliage and flowers. Two-lever locking mechanism inside. Engraved and grooved spirals on the octagonal key case for a hollow-shank key. A fixed part with punches and a long hinge hammered into a trefoil is attached. Decorated with grooving.

H: 22.5 cm, W: 17.5 cm

UMP 3230ab