A padlock and key and a door lock, French and German, 16th and 17th/ 18th century,

iron and steel, the padlock and key on a metal stand with a perspex mount and the door lock on a metal base; together with a German and a Spanish doorknocker, both 16th century, on perspex bases, and a large key on a metal mount with a perspex base,

Overall the condition of the door lock is good. There is dirt and some abrasions, nicks and scratches to the surface consistent with age and handling. There is minor oxidization to the surface throughout, with further oxidization in the interior when seen through the keyhole and bolthole. There are two cracks along the right side of the lock. The lock is not operational because the key has been lost. The base is in good condition overall with some wear, in particular to the material lining on the underside which has peeled away substantially. There is dirt and wear to the surfaces of the padlock and key consistent with age and handling. There is oxidation to the metal throughout, particularly to the back and to the interior when seen when the bolt is open. The padlock is fully operational. The condition of base is good overall with some dirt and wear. There is oxidization to the surfaces of the doorknocker with caryatid and the doornocker with bird throughout. There is dirt and wear consistent with age. The doornockers are glued to their bases. The condition of the bases is good overall, with some dirt and wear. Overall the condition of the key is good with dirt and wear consistent with age. There is some oxidization to the metal. The condition of the base is good overall with some dirt and wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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key (padlock): 16cm., 6¼in.
base: 19.5cm., 7¾in.
base (door lock): 32cm., 12 5/8  in.
base (doorknocker with caryatid): 35 by 18.5cm., 13¾ by 7¼in.
base (doorknocker with bird ): 36.5 by 24.5cm., 14 3/8  by 9 5/8  in.
base (key): 13cm., 5 1/8  in.

RELATED LITERATURE
H. R. d'Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork. A Pictorial Treasury, New York, 1968, nos. 73, 113, 130;
S. Canz, Schlüssel Schlösser und Beschläge alte Schlosserkunst aus den Sammlungen des Bayerischen Nationalmuseums, Munich, 1977, no. 11, p. 63;
H. Pankofer, Schlussel und Schloss. Schönheit, Form und Technik im Wandel der Zeiten aufgezeit an der Sammlung Heinrich Pankofer, München, Munich, 1974, pp. 50, 76-7
M. J. Rubio Aragonés, Exposicion de Hierros Antiguos Catalogo, Madrid, 1989, nos. 121, 122, 123, p. 96