An Ottoman calligraphic lock and key, Egypt, 19th century

the steel key of abstract design with engraved stylised scrolls and hook, the steel rectangular lock with wide handle, set with brass plaques containing engraved calligraphic inscriptions with palmette terminals against a ground of foliate scrolls, on a custom stand

In fairly good condition, some light abrasion throughout surface, with some oxidisation and resulting discoloration, some rubbing to engraved design, as viewed.
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inscriptions

Bismillah and Surah al-Nasr (110).