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An escutcheon on an antique secretaire. |
An escutcheon, in the case of clocks, architecture or furnishings, is a plate that surrounds a keyhole or lock cylinder. The escutcheon serves to protect the lock or winding mechanism from damage or scratching and also prevents damage to outer area around the keyhole.
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Mother of Pearl escutcheon on a papier mache writing slope. |
Most escutcheons are metal, however, sometimes they can be crafted of other materials such as porcelain, bone, mother of pearl or enamel.
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