Lock and Hardware from the Sea Chest of John Paul Jones

ca. 1775

Medium: Wrought iron hinges, brass lock and corner plates
Dimensions: Hinges: 24 in. (61 cm)
Lock: 5 7/8 × 5 3/16 × 1 1/16 in. (15 × 13.2 × 2.7 cm)
Scroll brass corner plates (3 single, with plain ends): 4 7/8 × 2 5/8 in. (12.4 × 6.7 cm)
Scroll brass corner plates (2 double): 5 × 2 5/8 in. (12.7 × 6.7 cm)
Scroll brass corner plates (5 double pieces torn apart): 5 × 2 1/2 in. (12.7 × 6.4 cm)
Credit Line: de Lancey Kountze Collection, Gift of de Lancey Kountze, B.A. 1899
Accession Number: 1939.752a-r
Geography: Made in United States
Culture: British
Period: 18th century
Classification: Hardware
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Hinges: "Hinges of Capt. John Paul Jones Sea Chest," in black ink, on half of one hinge\r\nLock: Inscribed in black ink around keyhole - "Lock of / Capt. John Paul Jones / Sea Chest"\r\n

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Lock and Hardware from the Sea Chest of John Paul Jones Maker: Unknown

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