European Medieval Viking huge iron lock #25

There are three pieces: the moving arch connected to the lock + smaller insert, which might be inserted into the lock tube.

The lock is basically, - the iron tube filled with original soil and rust.

Height: 14.5 cm = 5.75 inches;

Width; 14.6 cm = 5.95 inches;

Depth/diameter of the lock: 4 cm = 1.5 inches;

Weight: 815 g = 1 lb. 12.8 oz.

Weight of smaller insert: 100 g = 3.5 oz.

Strong attraction to the magnet.

Condition: natural reddish rust all over the body. The upper arch is movable.

 Provenance: from a Central European (Germany) collection.