A MUGHAL STEEL AND BRASS SILVER INLAID LOCK WITH LUSTROUS GREEN EMERALD

PERIOD:
Mid 17th Century 
ORIGIN:
North India.
DIMENSIONS:
3.1 Cm
DESCRIPTION:
A pair of seated birds devoted with closed-wing glimpsing at each other, The erected handle in the shape of a climbing dragon head and concealed keyhole to open the lock refilled with waves of silver string inlaid guarding the spirals with a brilliant green emerald in between double brass belts.
Footnote:

Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence collection of extraordinary treasures

Condition reports;
As expected some surface scratches due to its  used ages as viewed.
Provenance:
Acquired from Oliver Hoare.