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Source Description
This lock was designed to hang over the exterior edge of a chest. The keyhole is disguised by a hinged plate bearing an unidentified coat of arms. The three-dimensional geometric design of the key gives it an interesting character.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
2598
label
Masterpiece Rim Lock for a Chest with Lantern Style Mastpiece Key
core
obj
dtoType
object
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
2598
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Masterpiece Rim Lock for a Chest with Lantern Style Mastpiece Key
description
This lock was designed to hang over the exterior edge of a chest. The keyhole is disguised by a hinged plate bearing an unidentified coat of arms. The three-dimensional geometric design of the key gives it an interesting character.
provenance
James Gurney, until 1898 [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; James Gurney Sale, Christie's, March 8, 1898, lot 223; George R. Harding, London, 1898, by purchase; Henry Walters, Baltimore, June 30, 1899, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
16th century (Renaissance)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Metal
keys (hardware)
locks (securing devices)
imageCount
1
pageCount
1
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
21
height
12.1
dimensionsRaw
Lock H: 8 1/4 x W: 4 3/4 in. (20.96 x 12.07 cm); Key L: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Source extras
med
iron
creator_ids
6229
collection_ids
BAR
exhibition_ids
3037
Single page context
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1
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0
type
photo
mediaId
3f2366fe068c4989