Lightning bolt lock or key Made of wrought iron and brass. Elongated rectangular in shape, ending in grooves followed by shells centred with small floral motifs. Bears the engraved date ‘1894’. With its brass clamping screw. Alsace, late 19th century H. 6.3 cm – L. 35.5 cm Traces of past corrosion Featured in the book ‘La passion du savoir-faire – collection Pierre Hénin’, Atelier Baie, 2011, page 99