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21-01-10 07:41 PM #1
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Day & Newell exhibition lock
This is the original 15 lever Day & Newell exhibition Paurotoptic lock bought to the UK from America by A.C.Hobbs. The key however is a later replacement made by Tom Watson. This lock was, although I doubt they know it - the property of Chubbs on loan to the museum.
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22-01-10 02:05 AM #2
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Breathtaking workmanship!
Where is it now?Regards
Phil
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22-01-10 06:13 AM #3
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Opps. Science Museum - London.
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25-01-10 05:09 AM #4
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Went to the Museum sat pm to have a look myself. Never realised it was so big, none of the pictures I have seen gave any scale....
I can see why it cost the price of a small house, I should imagine it took longer to build. All handmade too, I wonder what a faithful replica would cost today? If anyone can still do it.
Well worth the tube ride :-)Regards
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25-01-10 08:38 AM #5
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That one is much much bigger than the standard production versions.
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