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Wheel-Lock Mechanism
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Wheel-Lock Mechanism

Artist (Italy (Bargi, Emilia), 1619 – 1692)
Culture
Date1650–1670
Mediumsteel
Dimensions10.5 × 21.3 cm (4 1/8 × 8 3/8 in.), 1 lb, 1 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsLock signed within in script "Sebast.no aqua/frescha" [Sebastiano Acqua Fresca].
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.381
DescriptionTypical Brescian form. Steel lozenge-shaped lock-plate rounded at ends & medially cusped on basal edge. Exposed wheel with half wheel-cover below. Graceful cock with curved terminal & balustered shank.
ProvenanceGeorge L. Maxwell purchased by John W. Higgins on November 28, 1928 from Anderson Galleries (NY), lot 60. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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