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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. Twin Keyhole Secret Lock"-Greys Court", near Maidenhead.

    Started by Sprockets, 24-10-24 11:14 PM
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    Sprockets
    24-10-24, 11:14 PM Go to last post

  2. 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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    Paul Prescott
    22-01-24, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  3. The invention of "Double acting"?

    Started by NigelKTolley, 19-11-20 02:27 AM
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    Huw Eastwood
    04-10-23, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Church door lock?

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

  7. where is this from?

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

  8. Info needed!

    Started by Hillbillybrown, 29-03-18 10:01 PM
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    Billy B Edwards Jr. CML
    30-03-18, 12:07 AM Go to last post

  9. Dating advice needed

    Started by Tim MD, 07-02-18 09:47 AM
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    Tim MD
    07-02-18, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Banbury Stock Lock

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

  17. 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

  18. Dating tips? (For old locks)

    Started by NigelKTolley, 10-01-14 03:53 PM
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    Richard Phillips
    02-11-16, 01:29 PM 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. Banbury Lock Any Idea Of Age

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

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