Rim Lock (box Padlock) - Ca. 1750 - 1850 - Germany Or Switzerland

Rim lock – Germany or Switzerland – Iron forged lock – ca. 1750 - 1850

Rim Lock (box lock)
Fixed on the inside with a flange
Ca. 1750 – 1850

Cross and bar closure with claw closure.
To open with a key. To close by closing lid.

Drilled key.

The plate is riveted to the top of the flange, which is perpendicular to it to prevent opening. In addition to the keyhole, the lock has a housing with a square pin to turn a ‘top’ with pins. Key eye in heart shape. Bracket that holds shots in place is decorated with an acorn. Iron forged lock.

Lock: 26,5cmx 26,0cmx 8,8cm
Weight: 1,53 kg
Key: 14,6cm

Provenance: LIPS collection (Netherlands)
Similar locks published in “Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages” by Vincent J.M. Eras