Thread: Walton Rim Dead lock
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07-07-13, 02:07 PM #1
Walton Rim Dead lock
Walton Rim deadlock.
Artifact No. 309. CoR: England
Sz: 205 x 133mm. Mt: iron, brass, copper. Wt:
Rim deadlock, 3 levers with false notches and heavy warding.
The Walton family were very inventive locksmiths and were one of the earliest to feature false notches in their locks. Note the continued use of wards to protect the levers.
Date: Late Georgian, early 19th century.
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Cheers John, there was also a 6 lever version on some of the lower end safes, who or what is WHS?
Tann ten Lever Locks 6.5 gauge