2426 - Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock. 17th century A.D. A cylindrical keyless letter-combination padlock composed of four rotatable discs joined by a bow shackle above; the discs each bearing eleven letters in punched letter type. See the Portable Antiquities Scheme record id. PUBLIC-3BA66D, for an earlier example. 67 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock. 17th century A.D. A cylindrical keyless letter-combination padlock composed of four rotatable discs joined by a bow shackle above; the discs each bearing eleven letters in punched letter type. See the Portable Antiquities Scheme record id. PUBLIC-3BA66D, for an earlier example. 67 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.