Church lock

Central Europe, 17th century

Malleable iron. Four-bolt locking mechanism covered in a trilobate case and a rectangular case. Support plate cut into a trilobate form featuring openwork. Auxiliary lever mechanism with a spiral handle. Case decorated with an ornamental grille made of wrought, carved sheet formed into volutes, ribbons, and tendrils. Octagonal key case. Decorated with bluing and fine engraving.

L: 54 cm / W: 20.8 cm

UMP 3562

Acquired from Julius Zeyer in 1896.