Caption

Padlock, 19th century. A padlock in the shape of a cuboid, the upper part topped with a kind of cornice; on each cornice two cuboids are connected by a cylindrical rod acting as an earring. After unlocking, the side wall together with the earring is pulled out, facilitated by an openwork handle on a hinge. The keyhole is horizontal on the longer wall. Materials/technique: locksmithing. Dimensions: height 12.6 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 6.2 cm., A metal rectangular block with a matte silver-gray surface stands upright against a pale gray background, showing worn and slightly mottled textures and a few darker spots; the block has a vertical slot creating an open gap in its left side revealing a cylindrical metal rod with a similar silver-gray finish, and the edges of the slot are fluted with a ridged pattern; on top of the block a decorative metal loop with an ornate shape and a darker pewter tone is attached, and the block casts a faint reflection on the glossy surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A10_204

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88.3Mb (2.3Mb) / 17.1in x 20.0in / 5143 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Padlock 19th century padlock shape cuboid upper part topped kind cornice cornice two cuboids connected cylindrical rod acting earring unlocking side wall together pulled facilitated openwork handle hinge keyhole horizontal longer wall Materials technique locksmithing Dimensions height 12.6 cm width 12.7 cm depth 6.2 cm metal rectangular block matte silver-gray surface stands upright pale gray background showing worn slightly mottled textures darker spots block vertical slot creating open gap left side revealing cylindrical metal rod silver-gray finish edges slot fluted ridged pattern top decorative metal loop ornate shape darker pewter tone attached block casts faint reflection glossy surface beneath .