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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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    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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    17-08-18, 06:44 PM Go to last post
  3. 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
  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. 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
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    22-01-24, 05:44 AM Go to last post
  6. 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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    12-02-14, 08:17 PM Go to last post
  7. 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
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    24-04-20, 03:36 PM Go to last post
  8. The invention of "Double acting"?

    Started by NigelKTolley, 19-11-20 02:27 AM
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    04-10-23, 10:01 PM 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
  10. 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
  11. How do French latch keys work?

    Started by MDoodle, 24-11-14 02:24 AM
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    26-01-18, 03:42 PM Go to last post
  12. 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
  13. Serrature Anciens = Antique locks

    Started by Doug MacQueen, 22-01-12 03:46 PM
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    08-05-15, 04:05 AM Go to last post
  14. Amsterdam Lock Shop display.

    Started by safeman, 02-03-20 05:42 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,686
    03-03-20, 06:35 PM Go to last post

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