Lock, French, 14th or 15th Century

Made:
1300-1500 in France

Lock, French, 14th or 15th Century. Wooden case in which the springs and bolts are fixed, with an iron key

Details

Category:
Locks & Fastenings
Object Number:
1959-27
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (wooden case): 410 mm x 115 mm x 87 mm,
overall (key): 216 mm x 65 mm x 9 mm,
type:
locks (securing devices)
credit:
Victoria & Albert Museum

Parts

Lock, French, 14th or 15th century

Lock, French, 14th or 15th century

Lock, French, 14th or 15th century. Wooden case in which the springs and bolts are fixed.

Measurements:
overall: 410 mm x 115 mm x 87 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1959-27/1
type:
lock (securing device)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Key for Lock, French, 14th or 15th century

Key for Lock, French, 14th or 15th century

Iron key, for lock, French, 14th or 15th century.

Measurements:
overall: 216 mm x 65 mm x 9 mm,
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
1959-27/2
type:
key
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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