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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. where is this from?

    Started by ptross, 20-09-13 04:50 AM
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  2. Probable 17th English Century Box Lock

    Started by Bassoonbloke, 18-09-13 04:22 PM
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    11-03-17, 03:14 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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    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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    14-06-14, 08:12 PM Go to last post
  5. 1500's Venetian Key Replica

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 07-07-14 11:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-07-14, 09:05 AM Go to last post
  6. Spectacular Twisted Key

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 21-07-13 09:12 PM
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    13-01-14, 03:32 PM Go to last post
  7. How do French latch keys work?

    Started by MDoodle, 24-11-14 02:24 AM
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    24-11-14, 07:03 PM Go to last post
  8. Ancient lock to identify - help please !

    Started by dlories, 25-04-13 10:00 AM
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    01-05-13, 04:40 AM Go to last post
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    22-01-24, 05:44 AM Go to last post
  9. Mt. Holly, N.J. Prison Museum

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 22-06-12 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    14-07-12, 01:06 AM Go to last post
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    08-05-15, 04:05 AM Go to last post
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    12-02-14, 08:17 PM Go to last post
  10. Banbury Stock Lock

    Started by hd54kh, 20-05-16 04:14 PM
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    15-01-17, 08:26 PM Go to last post
  11. Church door lock?

    Started by Harrishawk, 11-11-18 02:53 PM
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    16-11-19, 06:14 PM Go to last post
  12. Old lock to ID, please.

    Started by kristiaan, 15-09-17 03:11 PM
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    16-09-17, 11:51 AM Go to last post
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Info needed!

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