Steel lock in two parts

Made:
1700-1800
maker:
Unidentified
Steel lock in two parts

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Steel lock in two parts, engraved, with key pierced with initials 'J.S.' 18th Century

Details

Category:
Locks & Fastenings
Object Number:
1938-432
Materials:
steel (metal)
Measurements:
plate: 78 mm x 46 mm x 12 mm,
lock: 115 mm x 115 mm x 12 mm,
key: 57 mm x 21 mm x 7 mm,
type:
locks (securing devices)
credit:
Puttick and Simpson Ltd.

Parts

Steel lock

Steel lock

Steel lock, engraved, 18th century.

Measurements:
overall: 115 mm x 115 mm x 12 mm,
Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
1938-432/1
type:
lock (securing device)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Metal panel

Metal panel

Metal panel, with foliage shaped design at the top and a hole in the centre, part of a steel lock, engraved, 18th century.

Measurements:
overall: 78 mm x 46 mm x 12 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1938-432/2
type:
metal panel
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Key for steel lock

Key for steel lock

Key for steel lock in two parts, 18th century. The key is pierced with initials 'J.S.'.

Measurements:
overall: 57 mm x 21 mm x 7 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1938-432/3
type:
key
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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