Slotplaat
Unknown Artist
c. 1400 - c. 1950
Medium
iron (metal)
Dimensions
30; 12; 3
About this artwork
hoogte 30 cm x breedte 12 cm x diepte 3 cm
Art Historical Context
### Slotplaat (Lock Plate) This intriguing *Slotplaat*, or lock plate, is a finely crafted iron artifact measuring 30 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. from approximately 1400 to 1950, it exemplifies centuries of European metalworking tradition, particularly in the Netherlands where such items were essential for securing doors in homes, churches, and grand estates. As a functional yet often decorative component of mechanical locks, it highlights the blacksmith's skill in transforming raw iron into precise, durable mechanisms. The broad timeframe reflects the evolution of locksmithing techn...