Wrought iron door plate

This wrought iron door plate with keyhole and sneck dates from the 17th century.

Keyhole and door sneck plate of wrought iron

With life and work and neighbours in close proximity, privacy was a luxury in the Edinburgh town house of the 16th and 17th century. Merchants and burgesses could afford houses with locks and keys and visitors were expected to knock to gain entry.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-313-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MJ 162
Date:	17th century
Material:	Wrought iron
Dimensions:	277 mm L x 94 mm W x 3 mm Depth
What:	Keyhole / plate, door sneck
Subject:	Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
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