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2010.80.17

Metal lock. [FB 14/10/2011]

2010.80.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal lock. [FB 14/10/2011]
Long description
Metal lock consisting of a metal box with locking mechanism visible on one side with spring and moving metal part. One the other side is the key hole and numerous other circular perforations. [FB 14/10/2011]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Unknown
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 11/11/2010
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Inscribed, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 183 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2010.80.17
Research and responses

See On the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys by Lieut.-General Pitt-Rivers, F.R.S., London 1883 and Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages by Vincent J. M. Eras, 1957. [FB 14/10/2011]

Search terms: Lock, Key

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