Lock Collection (page 14)

Lock on the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany (chromolitho)
1093584 Lock on the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lock on the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany)

David Livingstone - Unlocking Central Africa (coloured engraving)
979464 David Livingstone - Unlocking Central Africa (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
931114 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465381) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

The Double Dock and East Entrance to the Islington Tunnel, Regents Canal
931598 The Double Dock and East Entrance to the Islington Tunnel, Regents Canal, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

A river lock. Model from the drawing of Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci)
GIA4760450 A river lock. Model from the drawing of Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci). Museum of Science and Technology, Milan

Saint Peter, c. 1611 (oil on canvas)
3247699 Saint Peter, c. 1611 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 107x82 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: from Twelve Apostles series commissioned by the Duke of Lerma); Flemish

Howes Sewing Machine (chromolitho)
2802097 Howes Sewing Machine (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Howes Sewing Machine)

Master and Man (colour litho)
2813061 Master and Man (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master and Man)

The Street Locksmith, from Street Life in London, by J
659979 The Street Locksmith, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

View of the Pedro Miguel Locks during the construction of the Panama Canal
MNY381067 View of the Pedro Miguel Locks during the construction of the Panama Canal, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

The Lock at Pontoise, 1872 (oil on fabric)
500140 The Lock at Pontoise, 1872 (oil on fabric) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 77.78x105.72 (framed) 53x83 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Bunch of Keys, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731131 Bunch of Keys, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bunch of Keys)

Chinese Barges of the Embassy Passing Through a Sluice of the Grand Canal
STC89970 Chinese Barges of the Embassy Passing Through a Sluice of the Grand Canal, engraved by Benjamin Thomas Pouncy (fl.1772-99) pub. by G

Canal Scene in Holland, 1898 (oil on canvas)
WGH90807 Canal Scene in Holland, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Dommelshuizen, Pieter Christiaan Cornelis (1834/42-1908/28); Private Collection; eWalker Galleries, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK; Dutch

Sketch for View on the Stour, near Dedham 1821-22 (oil on canvas)
RHC4294 Sketch for View on the Stour, near Dedham 1821-22 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 129.5x185.4 cm; Royal Holloway, University of London; eRoyal Holloway

Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames
REV326157 Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames, 1830 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Daydreaming (colour litho)
REV326155 Daydreaming (colour litho) by Dubufe, Claude-Marie (1790-1864) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: reflexion, reverie; ); French, out of copyright

Indifference (colour litho)
REV326153 Indifference (colour litho) by Mauduit, Charles Louis Victor (b.1788); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: l indifference; ); French, out of copyright

The Locks at the Nile Dam, c. 1904-05 (b / w photo)
JHL358846 The Locks at the Nile Dam, c.1904-05 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Flower Book: XXXI. Welcome to the House, 1905 (litho with gouache on paper)
PNH356935 The Flower Book: XXXI. Welcome to the House, 1905 (litho with gouache on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 31x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
CH465380 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465381) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

Harpocrates (see also 287620) (b / w photo)
ALI287619 Harpocrates (see also 287620) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); height: 158 cm; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, c. 1805 (w / c on paper)
AGN264350 Abingdon, Oxfordshire, c.1805 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life
XIR157915 Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life, inscribed with the name Al-Mughira, son of the Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III, Umayyad Period, from Cordoba

Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life
XIR199105 Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life, inscribed with the name Al-Mughira, son of the Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III, Umayyad Period, from Cordoba

Page from metalwork catalogue: Cylinder latch blanks and keys (litho)
6005870 Page from metalwork catalogue: Cylinder latch blanks and keys (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cylinder latch blanks and keys)

A Mesopotamian silver inlaid brass casket, with dials for a combination lock (front view)
1196755 A Mesopotamian silver inlaid brass casket, with dials for a combination lock (front view), 13th century (silver inlaid brass) by Mesopotamian

Les pecheurs du matin a l ecluse de la Monnaie a Paris
XEE4177744 Les pecheurs du matin a l ecluse de la Monnaie a Paris. Gravure in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Collection privee

View of Dieppe, Duquesne Basin Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) 1902 Sun
JLJ4582745 View of Dieppe, Duquesne Basin Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) 1902 Sun. 0, 54x0, 65 m Paris, Musee d Orsay by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); Musee d Orsay, Paris

A Hukin & Heath electroplated Tantalus with ebonised bar handle, 1879
1764769 A Hukin & Heath electroplated Tantalus with ebonised bar handle, 1879 by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); 28 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Relics from the Tolbooth now in the Scottish Antiquarian Museum (engraving)
5202874 Relics from the Tolbooth now in the Scottish Antiquarian Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of New Public Buildings at Ipswich (engraving)
1054494 Opening of New Public Buildings at Ipswich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of New Public Buildings at Ipswich)

The Chastity Belt (colour litho)
3096394 The Chastity Belt (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chastity Belt. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

The Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1053583 The Arctic Expedition (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

View of Amsterdam with the Montelbaanstower on the Oude Schans, 1777 (oil on canvas)
BAL121443 View of Amsterdam with the Montelbaanstower on the Oude Schans, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Ouwater, Isaak (1750-93); 38.1x46.4 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Jassos Prison in Ferrara, 1852 (pencil and w / c wash on paper)
DRE145342 Jassos Prison in Ferrara, 1852 (pencil and w/c wash on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 12.5x18 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German

Hydraulic, canal and locks, Mathematics Chapter, plate 4
XIR202879 Hydraulic, canal and locks, Mathematics Chapter, plate 4, illustration from the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Prevost (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goussier

Exhibition at Burlington House of Roman Antiquities found at Silchester, near Basingstoke (engraving)
1062224 Exhibition at Burlington House of Roman Antiquities found at Silchester, near Basingstoke (engraving) by English School

The Boating Season, an Awkward Spill in a Lock (litho)
1063664 The Boating Season, an Awkward Spill in a Lock (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boating Season, an Awkward Spill in a Lock)

Three-cornered Safe, c. 1939. Creator: Pearl Davis
Three-cornered Safe, c. 1939

Early American Chest, c. 1939. Creator: Al Curry
Early American Chest, c. 1939

Chest Lock and Hasp, c. 1938. Creator: Al Curry
Chest Lock and Hasp, c. 1938

Spanish Lock, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Spanish Lock, c. 1937

Leather Covered Box, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Leather Covered Box, c. 1937

Iron Lock, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Iron Lock, c. 1937

Zoar Door, c. 1938. Creator: Fritz Boehmer
Zoar Door, c. 1938

Lock, Key, Hinge, c. 1938. Creator: Charles Bowman
Lock, Key, Hinge, c. 1938

Wine Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Charles Bowman
Wine Chest, c. 1937

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Locks have been an integral part of human civilization for centuries, serving various purposes and captivating our imagination. From the picturesque Caen Hill Locks with narrow boats in Wiltshire, UK, to the enchanting illustrations of Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes, locks have always held a certain allure. The Thos. Brett Cleveland and O. Diebold Safe & Lock Company reminds us of the importance of security and protection that locks provide. In bustling HULL DOCKS, locks play a crucial role in regulating water levels and facilitating trade. In Stoke Bruerne's Canal village and Waterways Museum along the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire, we can witness the rich history of canal systems and their intricate lock mechanisms. The Indian Smoothbore musket from Pattern 1858 symbolizes how even firearms relied on locking mechanisms for precision. Artistic depictions like A Man Loaded with Mischief or Matrimony highlight how locks have been used as metaphors throughout history to represent secrets or barriers that need unlocking. Trent Locks in the UK showcases how these structures connect different waterways seamlessly. Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal demonstrate engineering marvels that allow ships to traverse vast distances through interconnected locks. Ullapool's breathtaking view from atop a hill reminds us that sometimes we need to climb higher to unlock new perspectives. Narrow boats navigating through Liverpool Leeds canal's five-lock ladder exemplify both skillful navigation and reliance on well-maintained lock systems. Similarly, Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal in Buckinghamshire showcases tranquil scenes where narrow boats patiently await passage through each lock. Whether it is about trade facilitation, security measures, historical significance or simply appreciating nature's beauty intertwined with human ingenuity - these diverse examples remind us why locks continue to captivate our attention worldwide.