Shackle padlock with rotary key

 

Central Europe, 18th century

 

Malleable iron. Square housing with rounded corners and a small front plate with stars and a centre rosette in relief; the keyhole is between the rounded corners. Arched shackle. Ring-shaped bow and solid shank with three pins on the key.

H: 3.5 cm / W: 4 cm

UMP 3445