Post-Medieval — 16th century-17th century; 1500-1699
Padlock
Square iron padlock with box shaped body. The flat back plate and raised front plate are held together by eight rivets set around the edges. The hasp is rectangular in section and locked. There is a long, thin cover plate corroded into position over the key hole. It is secured to the front plate by a suspension loop. Two grooved, round studs are on the right side of the plate. When the lock is opened, the hasp is released forward and allowed to rise.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A21789
- Object name:
- padlock
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 16th century-17th century; 1500-1699
- Material:
iron
- Measurements/duration:
- H 124 mm, W 81 mm, D 28 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
- License this image:
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