Shackle padlock

 

Central Europe, 18th–19th century

 

Forged, filed iron. The shackle is hinged to the rectangular housing on one side. The opening for the rotary key is concealed under the small plate on the front. The lock opens after the latch on the short sidepiece is released.

H: 4.1 cm / W: 2.4 cm

UMP 3442