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Lock And Catch (France)

This is a Lock and catch. It is dated ca. 1725 and we acquired it in 1909. Its medium is fire-gilt bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a: lock): 25 x 19 x 4.3 cm (9 13/16 x 7 1/2 x 1 11/16 in.) H x W x D (b: catch): 81 x 3.5 x 4.8 cm (31 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.)

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Lock And Catch (France); fire-gilt bronze; H x W x D (a: lock): 25 x 19 x 4.3 cm (9 13/16 x 7 1/2 x 1 11/16 in.) H x W x D (b: catch): 81 x 3.5 x 4.8 cm (31 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1909-25-47-a,b

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