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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. Probable 17th English Century Box Lock

    Started by Bassoonbloke, 18-09-13 04:22 PM
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    Huw Eastwood
    11-03-17, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  2. Banbury Lock Any Idea Of Age

    Started by crafties, 24-11-11 05:04 PM
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    chubbbramah
    19-10-15, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  3. C18th brass rimlock

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

  4. Ancient lock to identify - help please !

    Started by dlories, 25-04-13 10:00 AM
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    Scott Klemm
    01-05-13, 04:40 AM Go to last post

  5. Serrature Antiche = Antique Locks

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 22-01-12 02:08 AM
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    Doug MacQueen
    22-01-12, 02:08 AM Go to last post

  6. Serrature Anciens = Antique locks

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

  7. 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

  8. Spectacular Twisted Key

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 21-07-13 09:12 PM
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    NigelKTolley
    13-01-14, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  9. 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

  10. Unusual Collectable

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

  11. Georgian Keys How were they made? And what are the made of?

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 27-10-23 09:33 PM
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    oldlock
    22-01-24, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  12. 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

  13. 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

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

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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 17-18th century lock, potentially older, function of v-shape?

    Started by Karel Pelckmans, 10-04-20 08:14 PM
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    Gerry
    24-04-20, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  18. 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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    Kat
    08-05-15, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  19. 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

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

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

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