October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This lock is featured on page 7 of "Moravian Gunmaking of the American Revolution" published by the Kentucky Rifle Association and the Kentucky Rifle Foundation. The book shows a black and white photograph of the Christian Spring Gemein Haus near Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The massive handmade Moravian lock measures 11" in length and shows great attention to detail and design. This historic and significant door lock is mounted on a molded board which measures 14" x 8" with two blacksmith made iron hooks. On the back of the board there is an old label with a red border which reads "Lock from "Gemein Haus" Christian Spring near Nazareth, Pa. Erected 1749 - demolished 1890. Lock secured by E.A.W May 15th 1991". One cannot even begin to imagine the historic figures and 18th century gunsmiths who all had their hands on this lock. CONDITION: Lock retains a dark patina overall and the board that it is mounted on retains its original finish. This lock is historically significant to Moravian art, history, and gunmaking.