Caption

Gate key with tubular shaft separated from a semi-ovoidal node by a flat cylinder; handle made of three C-sections. The blade widens downward, with a rib, diagonal notches, and two stars. Locksmithing; 17th/18th century; possibly Austria. Height 19.8 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 1.3 cm., A group of metal objects sits on a reflective surface against a pale background, including an ornate key with a decorative bow and a long shaft, a flat curved metal plate with a thin lever resting on it, and a rectangular mechanical assembly showing interlocking parts, levers, springs, and screws with visible wear and machining marks; the visible colors are silver, gray, and muted brass tones, with the background in a light pale pinkish-gray and reflections on the surface mirroring the metal hues.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A10_058

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68.7Mb (1.9Mb) / 20.0in x 13.3in / 6000 x 4000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gate key tubular shaft separated semi-ovoidal node flat cylinder handle three C-sections blade widens downward rib diagonal notches two stars Locksmithing 17th 18th century Austria Height 19.8 cm width 6.2 cm depth 1.3 cm group metal objects sits reflective surface pale background ornate key decorative bow long shaft flat curved metal plate thin lever resting rectangular mechanical assembly showing interlocking parts levers springs screws visible wear machining marks visible colors silver gray muted brass tones background light pale pinkish-gray reflections surface mirroring metal hues.