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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. where is this from?

    Started by ptross, 20-09-13 04:50 AM
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    chubbbramah
    17-08-18, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  3. 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

  4. Dating tips? (For old locks)

    Started by NigelKTolley, 10-01-14 03:53 PM
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    chubbbramah
    02-11-16, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  5. Researching a Massive Collection Once Held by Y&T (many photos)

    Started by Schuyler, 15-05-14 01:38 PM
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    Schuyler
    14-06-14, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  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. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

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