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English: Window Shutters

about 1550
Germany, Nuremberg
Oak and wrought iron

German blacksmiths in the 15th and 16th centuries were renowned for their complex and sophisticated wrought iron hingework, which was both functional (for security) and decorative. During the Renaissance period bronze gradually replaced iron in southern Europe as the favoured material for strengthening doors and windows and hingework generally became concealed. In the north, however, visible iron door or window mounts such as this highly ornate set of window shutters retained popularity.
Most window shutters of this period were designed to open in two or four leaves so that light could be regulated in the absence of blinds.

Nuremberg was a centre for ironwork throughout the medieval and Renaissance periods, with sources of iron available in the nearby Upper Palatinate (and later from Styria in Austria) and vast supplies of charcoal on hand from its surrounding forests.

Collection ID: 2452-1856

This photo was taken as part of Britain Loves Wikipedia in February 2010 by David Jackson.

Date Photographed in February 2010
Source Originally uploaded at http://www.britainloveswikipedia.org/
Author David Jackson

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