Chest lock

Central Europe, 17th century

Malleable iron. The three-lever mechanism is spring-loaded, opened by tension rods, and riveted to a cutout collared backplate; strike plate with three holes. Covers hammered into trefoil forms. Open circular key case. Molten rivets fluted into rosettes. Decorated with grooving.

H: 27 cm / W: 27.5 cm

UMP 3336