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1931.67.2.1

Padlock [.1], circular, with oblong fastening [.2] tightened with screw key. [El.B 10/06/2009]

1931.67.2.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Padlock [.1], circular, with oblong fastening [.2] tightened with screw key. [El.B 10/06/2009]
Long description
Padlock [.1], circular, with oblong fastening [.2] tightened with screw key. One section of the ring can be opened with a hinge. The fastening mechanism is like an oblong frame which slides over part of the ring. A small protruding knob fits into a dent on the ring, and the end of the key screws into a corresponding dent on the opposite side thus fastening the frame. [El.B 10/06/2009]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source James Rose
Date / Period
Date made: 1801-1900
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Steel Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Diameter: max 70 mm, Length: max 122 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.67.2.1 Accession number: 1931.67.2.2
Research and responses

Presumably it means that the padlock is in a ring shape? [AP 22/09/2006]

Yes. [El.B 10/06/2009]

Search terms: Lock, Padlock, Key

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