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Forum: Pre Industrial Revolution Locks

Moderator: Awaiting/TBA |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. The invention of "Double acting"?

    Started by NigelKTolley, 19-11-20 02:27 AM
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  2. Amsterdam Lock Shop display.

    Started by safeman, 02-03-20 05:42 PM
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  3. Church door lock?

    Started by Harrishawk, 11-11-18 02:53 PM
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  4. where is this from?

    Started by ptross, 20-09-13 04:50 AM
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  5. Info needed!

    Started by Hillbillybrown, 29-03-18 10:01 PM
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  6. Dating advice needed

    Started by Tim MD, 07-02-18 09:47 AM
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  7. Help needed please

    Started by Warren63, 16-11-17 08:28 PM
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  8. Old lock to ID, please.

    Started by kristiaan, 15-09-17 03:11 PM
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  9. Probable 17th English Century Box Lock

    Started by Bassoonbloke, 18-09-13 04:22 PM
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  10. 340-year-old smart lock w/ video

    Started by Gantry, 10-03-17 02:47 AM
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  11. C18th brass rimlock

    Started by daveham, 02-03-17 09:28 AM
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  12. Banbury Stock Lock

    Started by hd54kh, 20-05-16 04:14 PM
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  13. Old lock set

    Started by robverner, 05-12-16 05:03 PM
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  14. Dating tips? (For old locks)

    Started by NigelKTolley, 10-01-14 03:53 PM
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  15. Banbury Lock Any Idea Of Age

    Started by crafties, 24-11-11 05:04 PM
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