Rare dated 16th century German padlock

Rare dated 16th century German padlock

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163253

A rare example of a master padlock , dated 1588 with the original key. These master locks where made as examples to show the skill of the lock maker, there is a similiar lock in the Metropolitan museum in New York.

Year

1588

Country

Germany

Provenance

A south yorkshire collection

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