Lot Essay
For a similar example of the latches see Cortes, 1969, pl. 46.
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SPANISH COLONIAL LOCK PLATES AND LATCHES
Two hand forged iron lock plates, circa 18th century, decorated with delicate filigreed file work, were originally attatched to Spanish colonial treasure chests; together with a group of Spanish colonial latches, depicting different animal motifs in the metal work, a beautiful tradition used by advanced metal workers in the Spanish colonies. (5)
Two hand forged iron lock plates, circa 18th century, decorated with delicate filigreed file work, were originally attatched to Spanish colonial treasure chests; together with a group of Spanish colonial latches, depicting different animal motifs in the metal work, a beautiful tradition used by advanced metal workers in the Spanish colonies. (5)