Black iron architectural piece with lock
It is heavy iron, black paint, some of the metal is hammered. There does not appear to be anyway to hang it. Measures 15"x12.5". The key functions and opens and closes the lock. It appears to have all pieces intact.
I won it at a Goodwill auction. I have no clue as to what it is and since someone was actively bidding against me, I thought it may be important. The description was a "vintage cast iron door bell with winding key"
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Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for the additional images and your patience. The apprised object is a smithery from the late 19th or 20th century. It is a lock made out of wrought iron which is lacquered with black paint. It has the measurements of 15" x 12,5". The usage is difficult to retrace by images but perhaps this lock was made for a church because of its highly decorated workmanship.
This piece seems to be in good condition and there are no serious damages visible.
An estimation would be between 50 to 100 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With best regards,
Georg
