Lock and key - Palazzo Mazzarosa Lucca
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Antique box lock in wrought iron dating to circa 1900, from Palazzo Mazzarosa (Lucca), complete with its original female-key and recessed locking escutcheon, dimensions 20 cm x 13 cm x 6 cm, weighing 1000 g, in good used condition and fully functional.
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Antique Box Lock – Provenance Palazzo Mazzarosa (Lucca)
Beautiful antique box lock (for surface mounting) in wrought iron, dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. The piece is not just a vintage hardware item, but a fragment of local history: it comes from the historic Palazzo Mazzarosa in Lucca, home to one of the city’s most illustrious noble families.
Main features:
• Dimensions: Length 20 cm x Height 13 cm.
• Condition: Fully functional in every mechanical part.
• Completeness: The item is sold with its original key and the corresponding recessed locking escutcheon (strike plate).
• Details: The internal mechanism features elegant shaped engravings typical of high-quality craftsmanship of the period.
Conditions:
The lock retains its splendid original patina, a sign of the time that confirms its authenticity. It has been carefully preserved and shows no structural damage or deep oxidation.
Ideal piece for collectors, lovers of Luccan history, or anyone undertaking a high-level conservative restoration of period doors or portals.
Antique Box Lock – Provenance Palazzo Mazzarosa (Lucca)
Beautiful antique box lock (for surface mounting) in wrought iron, dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. The piece is not just a vintage hardware item, but a fragment of local history: it comes from the historic Palazzo Mazzarosa in Lucca, home to one of the city’s most illustrious noble families.
Main features:
• Dimensions: Length 20 cm x Height 13 cm.
• Condition: Fully functional in every mechanical part.
• Completeness: The item is sold with its original key and the corresponding recessed locking escutcheon (strike plate).
• Details: The internal mechanism features elegant shaped engravings typical of high-quality craftsmanship of the period.
Conditions:
The lock retains its splendid original patina, a sign of the time that confirms its authenticity. It has been carefully preserved and shows no structural damage or deep oxidation.
Ideal piece for collectors, lovers of Luccan history, or anyone undertaking a high-level conservative restoration of period doors or portals.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1000 g
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
Title additional information
Palazzo Mazzarosa Lucca
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