Chest lock with key

Central Europe, 16th century

Malleable iron. The two levers on the bolts are spring-loaded. Tension rods controlled by a hollow-shank key. Mechanism with key guides riveted to the support plate. Leaf-shaped cover. Octagonal key case. Copper rivet washers fluted into rosettes. On the key, the shank features a ring collar, the bow is composed of interwoven auricular ornamentation, and the smooth bit has been filed.

H: 16.5 cm / W: 16.5 cm

UMP 3241, UMP3242