Central Europe, Austria, ca. 18th century CE. An impressive ensemble of iron door hardware comprised of 5 pieces - a lock, a lock mounting, a key, and 2 hinges - all adorned with elaborate openwork, tendril motifs. The still-functioning lot is embellished by tiered columns, seashell designs, and scrolling decoration of 2 crowned lions rampant and a pair of serpents. Alternatively, the hinges display abstract imagery of phytomorphic and zoomorphic motifs. The key is comparatively minimalistic with a tubular shaft and an ovoid handle with an opening to fit 2 fingers. Size of largest (hinge): 20.7" L x 8.7" W (52.6 cm x 22.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Boulder, Colorado USA collection, acquired Santa Fe, New Mexica, USA, 2022

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#187520

    Condition:
  • Some losses to top and bottom tips of one hinge. Slight bending to iron and minor stiffening to hinges and locking apparatus. Expected abrasions to surface, commensurate with age. Otherwise, all pieces besides one hinge are intact and all have nice remaining detail with rich patina throughout. Key and lock still function.

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by Artemis Fine Arts
January 30, 2025 8:00 AM MST
686 S. Taylor Ave., #108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

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