Chest lock with guide

Central Europe, early 17th century

Malleable iron. The three-lever bolts are spring-loaded and opened by tension rods controlled by a hollow-shank key. The mechanism parts are riveted to the collared support plate, which features tracery cut into leaves. Three swaged acorn finials on the wire collar. Octagonal case for a hollow-shank key.

H: 28 cm / W: 15 cm

UMP 3264