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Lock Collection (page 9)

Locks have been an integral part of human civilization for centuries, serving various purposes and captivating our imagination

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Lock Collection: A Mesopotamian silver inlaid brass casket, with dials for a combination lock (side view)
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Lock Collection: The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
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Lock Collection: Scene along the Delaware and Hudson Canal, 1907 (oil on panel)
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Lock Collection: Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge
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Lock Collection: Rijsenburg Castle. (engraving, 1698)
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Lock Collection: The Lock (oil on canvas)
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Lock Collection: Unloading the Hay Barge, Haarlem (oil on canvas)
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Lock Collection: Ms65 f30r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
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Lock Collection: The double lock and east entrance to the Islington Tunnel (engraving)
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Lock Collection: Locks on the Canal de Briare (b / w photo)
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Lock Collection: Casket showing complex locking system (iron)
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Lock Collection: Scheidam Singel, Canal, Rotterdam, Holland
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Lock Collection: US Navy destroyers, Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal
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Lock Collection: Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1860 (colour engraving)
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Lock Collection: Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1872 (colour engraving)
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Lock Collection: Inside view of the Poultry Compter, 1811
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Lock Collection: Plans and views of lock gates in operation
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Lock Collection: Le Porte de Dolo (etching)
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Lock Collection: South West View of Sadlers Wells and View of the Theatre in its former state
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Lock Collection: Musket parts including rest, bayonet, bandileer
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Lock Collection: Waterman and Saimaa Canal (chromolitho)
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Lock Collection: To one of the old brigade with sincerest Xmas wishes - Christmas card (chromolitho)
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Lock Collection: Timothy Marshals lock and candle extinguishers
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Lock Collection: By Ferry or Tunnel to France - Factors for and against
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Lock Collection: Ancient Iron and Bronze Work (engraving)
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Lock Collection: Dolo, on the Brenta (oil on canvas)
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Lock Collection: The Escape No. 2, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance
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Lock Collection: Pushing a monkey boat through the lock at Brentford (b / w photo)
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Lock Collection: Front of a Mourning Brooch for Prince Albert of Naples (brooch)
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Lock Collection: Canal locks at Fort Augustus, Inverness, Scotland
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Lock Collection: Mexican-style chest made near Toas, New Mexico
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Lock Collection: Orger, Cubitt, Mundane and Knight in Lock and Key
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Lock Collection: A Remarkable Sale (b / w photo)
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Lock Collection: Ladies Pages, Christmas Presents (engraving)
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Lock Collection: Frontispiece illustration, The Ice Desert, by Jules Verne
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Lock Collection: Front cover design, The Ice Desert, by Jules Verne
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Lock Collection: Front cover of Manners for Men By Mrs Humphry
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Lock Collection: Front cover of Manners for Women By Mrs Humphry
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Lock Collection: The 'Sport and Art'Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)
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Lock Collection: Cover design, Christmas cards with Shakespeare subjects
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Lock Collection: Canal Life (engraving)
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Lock Collection: Advert for Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter
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Lock Collection: Ornate locks and scissors
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Lock Collection: Ornate locks and keys
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Lock Collection: Greetings card in the shape of a leather hatbox
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Lock Collection: Christmas card in the shape of a sewing box
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Lock Collection: Thames Season: Some Popular River Craft 1905
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Lock Collection: Boy chasing a dog


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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.