Treasure
Padlock and key, Robe
Date Published
: tool / device / utensil, Domestic item
: tool, myths
: Coorong (SA)
: Robe
: c.1900
: tool, myths
: Coorong (SA)
: Robe
: c.1900
A Chinese brass padlock in the form of an animal together with a key (not matching).
Date / period: 19th Century. Place of manufacture: China Maker / artist / author: Chinese Dimensions: Lock l 62mm h 52mm Key l 65mm Materials: Brass Condition: As original Description: A Chinese brass padlock in the form of an animal together with a key (not matching)
The item is not linked to the Robe walk except in so far as the Robe Musuem has had a number of "Chinese" items donated to it. Some mistakenly assumed to be relics of the Robe walk (eg, marble mortar).
