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Lock (France)

This is a lock. It is dated ca. 1725 and we acquired it in 1909. Its medium is cast and gilt bronze . It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

  • Key
  • 1909-2-266

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  • Keyhole Plate Latch
  • wrought and gilded iron.
  • Museum purchase from Interest Account Fund.
  • 1909-14-6-a

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 16.5 x 6 x 12.8 cm (6 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 5 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Lock (France); cast and gilt bronze ; H x W x D: 16.5 x 6 x 12.8 cm (6 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 5 1/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1909-25-80

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