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Chest lock with key and door lock, French and Austrian, 16th/ 17th century,
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- steel, the chest lock on a metal base and the door lock on a perspex base
steel, the chest lock on a metal base and the door lock on a perspex base,
Condition
Overall the condition of the French lock and key is good. There is dirt and minor abrasions, dents and scratches to the surface of the lock and key consistent with age and handling. There is minor oxidization to the lock and key throughout. The lock mechanism appears to only work partially. Overall the condition of the base is good with nicks and scratches and the material lining the underside has peeled away.
Overall the condition of the Austrian lock is good. There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, including minor nicks, scratches and abrasions. There is minor oxidization throughout the surface. The lock mechanism appears to be partially operational. The lock has been glued to the perspex base. Overall the condition of the base is good with some nicks and scratches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
key (chest lock): 17cm., 6 5/8 in.
base (chest lock): 20.5cm., 8in.
base (door lock): 27cm., 10 5/8 in.
A similar door lock sold in The Fisher Collection of Ironworks sale, Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 15th December 1998, lot. 207;
RELATED LITERATURE
H. R. d'Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork. A Pictorial Treasury, New York, 1968, nos. 50, 51;
M. Pall, Prunkstücke aus der Hanns Schell Collection, Graz, 2005, no. 8, p. 88
base (chest lock): 20.5cm., 8in.
base (door lock): 27cm., 10 5/8 in.
A similar door lock sold in The Fisher Collection of Ironworks sale, Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 15th December 1998, lot. 207;
RELATED LITERATURE
H. R. d'Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork. A Pictorial Treasury, New York, 1968, nos. 50, 51;
M. Pall, Prunkstücke aus der Hanns Schell Collection, Graz, 2005, no. 8, p. 88