A very rare and seldom seen medieval period iron padlock.
This item which dates to circa 14th -16th century AD, is a rare survivor of the day..
The lock is in the open position and is full moveable.
The small right hand side end plate has been lost in antiquity which shows the simple mechanism inside..
Rare to find.
5.5 CM in width x 7.2 CM in Height.
Thames foreshore excavations at Blackfriars London in 1976.