Wrought iron
Probably Italian work
18th century (the lock and key from the beginning of the 19th century)
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84 x 63 cm
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Very good general condition
Superb patina
Lock and key changed in the 19th century
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Designed in trompe-l'oeil with two doors, this armored door opens to the left. The lock flap is released after manipulation of two movable rivets. The lock and key were changed during the first half of the 19th century, as evidenced by the four darker rivets visible on the facade.
At the bottom right, on the frame, a mark which seems to be that of the blacksmith (Λ I)