Collection

Rim lock and key (part of)

Made:
1500-1600 in England

Rim lock and key (part of), English 16th Century, wrought-iron and oak, from Suffolk

Details

Category:
Locks & Fastenings
Object Number:
1959-39
Materials:
iron and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
lock: 210 mm x 335 mm x 40 mm,
key: 160 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm,
type:
rim locks
credit:
Victoria & Albert Museum

Parts

Rim lock

Rim lock

Rim lock, English, 16th century, wrought-iron and oak, from Suffolk.

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 335 mm x 40 mm,
Materials:
wrought iron and oak (wood)
Object Number:
1959-39/1
type:
rim lock
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Key for rim lock

Key for rim lock

Key for rim lock, English, 16th century, from Suffolk.

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1959-39/2
type:
key
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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