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Forum: Pre Industrial Revolution Locks

The lockmaking scene changed late in the 18th century when the Industrial Revolution got under way and locking principles started to be explored. This forum therefore is for the many and varied interesting locks before 1778 where the fixed ward or spring barbs were the means of security.

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  1. Serrature Antiche = Antique Locks

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 22-01-12 02:08 AM
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  2. Unusual Collectable

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 05-05-15 11:55 AM
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    05-05-15, 11:55 AM Go to last post

  3. Info needed for a large heavy cast iron door lock

    Started by hd54kh, 04-05-16 06:32 PM
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    04-05-16, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  4. C18th brass rimlock

    Started by daveham, 02-03-17 09:28 AM
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    02-03-17, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  5. Dating advice needed

    Started by Tim MD, 07-02-18 09:47 AM
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  6. Banbury Stock Lock

    Started by hd54kh, 20-05-16 04:14 PM
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    chubbbramah
    15-01-17, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  7. Old lock set

    Started by robverner, 05-12-16 05:03 PM
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    Gerry
    08-12-16, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  8. 340-year-old smart lock w/ video

    Started by Gantry, 10-03-17 02:47 AM
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    Huw Eastwood
    11-03-17, 03:03 PM Go to last post

  9. Help needed please

    Started by Warren63, 16-11-17 08:28 PM
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    Timothy
    16-11-17, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  10. Info needed!

    Started by Hillbillybrown, 29-03-18 10:01 PM
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    BBE
    30-03-18, 12:07 AM Go to last post

  11. Serrature Anciens = Antique locks

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 22-01-12 03:46 PM
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    22-01-12, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  12. Hi new member. Four years ago inherited antique old unknown facts and values for padl

    Started by Kat, 07-05-15 01:34 PM
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    08-05-15, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  13. Amsterdam Lock Shop display.

    Started by safeman, 02-03-20 05:42 PM
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    wylk
    03-03-20, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  14. 1500's Venetian Key Replica

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 07-07-14 11:58 PM
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    Huw Eastwood
    08-07-14, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  15. How do French latch keys work?

    Started by MDoodle, 24-11-14 02:24 AM
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    Gerry
    24-11-14, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  16. Third generation owner of old padlock - how old and where from?

    Started by Lockcurious, 26-01-18 11:12 AM
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    26-01-18, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  17. Church door lock?

    Started by Harrishawk, 11-11-18 02:53 PM
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    chubbbramah
    16-11-19, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  18. Mt. Holly, N.J. Prison Museum

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 22-06-12 01:11 PM
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    Brian Denyer
    14-07-12, 01:06 AM Go to last post

  19. 17th Century New England American Plate Locks... any info??

    Started by Savinghistory, 11-02-14 05:06 PM
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    chubbbramah
    12-02-14, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  20. Old lock to ID, please.

    Started by kristiaan, 15-09-17 03:11 PM
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    kristiaan
    16-09-17, 11:51 AM Go to last post

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