Lock Collection (page 8)

Lock and Key, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel W. Ford
Lock and Key, c. 1939

Large Trunk, c. 1940. Creator: Edward L Loper
Large Trunk, c. 1940

Lock, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel W. Ford
Lock, c. 1939

Deerskin Covered Chest, c. 1942. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Deerskin Covered Chest, c. 1942

Brass Box Lock, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper
Brass Box Lock, c. 1938

Canister, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marie Famularo
Canister, 1935/1942

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
931116 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465381) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

Modern safes and strong rooms (b / w photo)
6013657 Modern safes and strong rooms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern safes and strong rooms)

Positions in wrestling (litho)
6013402 Positions in wrestling (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Positions in wrestling)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989467 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Lock and key (bronze)
614976 Lock and key (bronze) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Amateur Photography on the Thames (colour litho)
1045098 Amateur Photography on the Thames (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Photography on the Thames)

The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving)
969949 The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parts of a Bicycle)

Flatford Mill from the Lock, c. 1810 (oil on beige laid paper, mounted on canvas)
877354 Flatford Mill from the Lock, c.1810 (oil on beige laid paper, mounted on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 19x24.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Tottenham Mills, London (engraving)
603079 Tottenham Mills, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tottenham Mills, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

View of the Panama Canal during construction, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381032 View of the Panama Canal during construction, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 10.2x17.1 cm; Museum of the City of New York

View of barges in the Panama Canal under construction, 1912 or 1913
MNY381031 View of barges in the Panama Canal under construction, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelating print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 12.7x17.8 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Hydraulic machine for a canal or river lock, 1607 (engraving)
810254 Hydraulic machine for a canal or river lock, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Key with tag, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730655 Key with tag, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key with tag, Christmas Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Canal Scene, Welton Lock and Lodge, 1927 (oil on board)
TW427255 Canal Scene, Welton Lock and Lodge, 1927 (oil on board) by MacDougall, William Brown (1869-1936); 35.6x45.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Entrance Lock from Floating Harbour to Bathurst Basin, 1822 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832442 Entrance Lock from Floating Harbour to Bathurst Basin, 1822 (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Diving Bell (chromolitho)
2802121 Diving Bell (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving Bell. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published by)

Boulters Lock - on Ascot Sunday, packed with rowing boats in the lock on the River Thames at Maidenhead. Date: 1901

Boulters Lock - on Ascot Sunday, waiting their turn outside Boulter s. Date: 1901

Ship Canal, Manchester (colour photo)
3094887 Ship Canal, Manchester (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship Canal, Manchester)

Comic postcard, Pretty woman in her bedroom - locking the door Date: 20th century

A box of standard weights for silver coins, 1774 (brass weights in wooden box)
1220273 A box of standard weights for silver coins, 1774 (brass weights in wooden box) by English School, (18th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; eRoyal Mint Museum; English

Boulters Lock
A view of people enjoying the River Thames above Boulters Lock, Maidenhead, Berkshire. Date: 1912

Royal Small Arms Tavern, Enfield Lock, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

River Lea Views
Views on the River Lea - Ferry House, Tottenham Church from Lea River, Tumbling Weir, Fishing Cottage, Tottenham Lock. Date: 1875

Kingsland Landmarks
Views of Kingsland, London - Kingsland Chapel 1780, Lock Hospital 1780, Shacklewell House 1700. Date: 1875

Political Ravishment, or The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in danger
1218698 Political Ravishment, or The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in danger!, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

English tourists and Scot in tartan jacket sailing on Loch Leven in the Scottish highlands. View of Loch Leven Castle in the background

Polish Memorial, Cloth Hall, Ypres, Belgium
The memorial, which is on an outside wall, commemorates the Polish Forces who liberated Ypres in September 1944. In September 2016 researcher Chris Lock discovered that three Polish soldiers were not

Canal, 1897 (pastel on canvas)
NUL116487 Canal, 1897 (pastel on canvas) by Ury, Lesser (1861-1931); 50.5x36 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Floodgate at Wohldorf, 1901 (oil on canvas)
XKH148761 The Floodgate at Wohldorf, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Kayser, Jean Paul (1869-1942); 78x90 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

St. Mary s, Guildford (oil on canvas)
GUI238403 St. Mary s, Guildford (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Guildford Borough Council, Surrey, UK; eGuildford House Gallery; English, out of copyright

Sea chest, from Nuremberg (metal)
XIR210275 Sea chest, from Nuremberg (metal) by German School, (16th century); Musee d Histoire de la Ville, Saint-Malo, France; German, out of copyright

Relics associated with King Henry VIII. Miniature of Anne of Cleves by Holbein, lid of ivory box containing Cleves miniature, lid of ivory box containing Henry VIII Holbein miniature

Village on a Canal, 1840 (oil on panel)
XKH191677 Village on a Canal, 1840 (oil on panel) by Abels, Jacobus Theodorus (1803-66); 44.6x60 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Junction of Erie and Northern Canal, engraved by J. Hill, c. 1830-32 (colour litho)
NYH189014 Junction of Erie and Northern Canal, engraved by J. Hill, c.1830-32 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

View of the Dock, Newport, Monmouthshire, 1842 (colour litho)
NWP157609 View of the Dock, Newport, Monmouthshire, 1842 (colour litho) by Mullock, James Flewitt (1818-92) (after); 42x54.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

View of the Canal Saint Martin in the vicinity of Paris
XEE4406414 View of the Canal Saint Martin in the vicinity of Paris. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dam erupted on the seine in SURESNES in 1866 - Engraving - Le Monde Illustre 1866
XEE4161545 Dam erupted on the seine in SURESNES in 1866 - Engraving - Le Monde Illustre1866 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Table box, by WMF, late 19th - early 20th century (silver-plated metal)
1547207 Table box, by WMF, late 19th - early 20th century (silver-plated metal) by German School; 20x21x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.