Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Gun

Cleveland Museum of Art

The mechanism of a hunting gun, titled "Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Gun", by an unknown artist. The object is made of metal and appears to be a wheel-lock, an old type of firearm mechanism. The mechanism has an etched design on its side panel depicting scenes of running animals, possibly deer. The object's body features extensive ornate etchings and designs. The primary body of the mechanism is rectangular in shape with a protruding curved piece on top. A long thin curved piece of metal extends upwards from the top, with a small round piece at its end. The wheel-lock mechanism is positioned on a gradient background transitioning from dark to light gray. The object's surface shows signs of aging and wear.