Welcome to our world exploring the Historical, Political and Technological aspects of Locks, Keys and Safes
-
18th/19th Century Pre Industrial Locks & Keys
Pre-Industrial Revolution keys attributed to the 18th/19th century.
A selection of 18th/19th century keys from our reference collection.
An: 1874 |
|
Double ended key. D: 18th century.
Sz: 100mm. Mt: steel. |
An: 1016 |
|
Double ended Key. D: 18th/19th century.
Sz: 129mm. Mat: steel |
An: 1695 |
|
Folding key. D: 18th/19th century.
Sz: 108mm, (open), 62mm (closed). Mat: steel |
An: 1694 |
|
Folding key. D: 18th/19th century.
Sz: 108mm, (open), 62mm (closed). Mat: steel |
An: 1693 |
|
Folding key. D: 18th/19th century.
Sz: 147mm (open), 80mm (closed). Mat: steel |
An: 1705 |
|
Hinged Key Double Set. D: 18th century. Co: European.
Sz: 86mm. Mt: steel |
An: 1705 |
|
Hinged triple key Set. D: 18th century.
Sz: 109mm. Mt: steel |
An: 1708 |
|
Latch Lifter. D: 18th Century.
Sz: 70mm. Mt: steel |
An: 1029 |
|
key: D: 18th /19th century.
Sz: 65mm
The stem is formed externally in the shape of a triangle, and internally in the shape of an arrow head. |
An: 1028 |
|
Key: D: 18th century.
Sz: 90mm
The stem is formed both internally and externally in a triangular shape. The bow is uniformly circular in both shape and section with decoration grooves formed in the collar boss. Flared bit. |
An: 1026 |
|
Key: D: 18th century.
Sz: 140mm
A box of wards style key with a shaft formed both internally and externally in the shape of a 5 pointed star. Oval bow with stylised drops internally, the boss proportionally tapers and is embellished with decorative turnings. Wedge bit. |
An: 1013 |
|
Key with spade shape drill pin. D: c18th Century
Sz: 92mm (key), 41mm (drill pin). CoR: European. Mat: brass, steel. |
An: 1665 |
|
Box of Wards with key. D: 18th Century.
Sz: 115mm dia. (wards), 174mm (key). Co: Europe. Mat: brass, steel. |
-
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
Another point Gary is that although the key is marked 'patent' nothing has been found in the British patent abridgements, so maybe its one that was 'applied for' but not granted... The mystery...
Show & Tell Meeting in the...