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1992.5.23.2

Bolt, made from wood with carved triangular notches for teeth on one side and two rectangular notches on the opposing side to allow the lock mechanism to work. This bolt is of different wood to the lock 1992.5.23 .1 and might be a model. [ASh [OPS move] 31/08/2016]

1992.5.23.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bolt, made from wood with carved triangular notches for teeth on one side and two rectangular notches on the opposing side to allow the lock mechanism to work. This bolt is of different wood to the lock 1992.5.23 .1 and might be a model. [ASh [OPS move] 31/08/2016]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source C.M. Gill
Date / Period
Date made: 1800-1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1992
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Carved, Process Carpentered
Dimensions
Width: max 60 mm, Length: max 350 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.5.23.2
Associated publications
Ref. Pitt Rivers, Lt-Gen. 1883, ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRIMITIVE LOCKS AND KEYS

Search terms: Lock, Model, Lock Tumbler, Bolt

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