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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This a mock up WHS (Bill Stanton) made in the 60's when he was with Chubb R&D; the Ministry insisted on a anti-pressure device be added once they learned that the lock could be compromised. The...
CHUBB padlock information on...