French Escutcheon Locks by Francois de Cuvilliés. Rapilly c1863

by Rapilly, Georges

French locking mechanisms by F. De Cuvilliés: Escutcheons. Key heads and Lock Surrounds, Bolt mechanisms.

Original copperplate engraving of design by F. de Cuvillies. This is a fine engraving from a collection on the beautiful designs for architectural ornamentation of 16th, 17th and 18th century apartments in Paris. Reprinted byCharles Chardon, the Elder, and published by Georges Rapilly in Paris circa 1863.

Page: 31 x 44cm (12.25 x 17.25 inches). Plate mark: 20 x 24cm (8 x 9.5 inches).