Lock and key - Palazzo Mazzarosa Lucca

Ancient Box Lock – Provenance Palazzo Mazzarosa (Lucca)
Splendid antique box lock (for mounting) in wrought iron, dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. The item is not just a piece of vintage hardware, but a fragment of local history: it originates from the historic Palazzo Mazzarosa of 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 complete with its original female barrell key and the corresponding recessed locking sleeve (escutcheon).
• Details: The internal mechanism features elegant shaped work typical of high-quality craftsmanship of the period.
Conditions:
The lock preserves its splendid original patina, a sign of time that attests to its authenticity. It has been carefully preserved and shows no structural damage or deep oxidation.
Ideal piece for collectors, lovers of Luccan history, or for those performing a high-level conservative restoration of period doors or portals.