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    Default Alarum Lock

    Artifact No. 346 - Alarum Rim, apprentice/exercise. D: 19th century. CoR: France.

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    Sz: 229 x 144 mm (plus bolts and knobs). Mt: brass, steel. Wt: 3.322kg.

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    An interesting class of lock, perhaps inspired by Louis XVI of France where hobby locksmiths would compete. What do members know about these French Guilds and Institutions.

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