Copy of Ancient Pompeiian Lock

Made:
1869

Copy of ancient Pompeiian lock, one of two, 1869.

Details

Category:
Locks & Fastenings
Object Number:
1869-7/1
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
Lock: H=72 mm
W=77 mm
D=90 mm. Key: H=65 mm
W=74 mm
D=7 mm.
type:
lock and key - hardware

Parts

Copy of Ancient Pompeiian Lock

Copy of Ancient Pompeiian Lock

Copy of ancient Pompeiian lock, one of two, 1869.

Measurements:
overall: 72 mm x 77 mm x 90 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1869-7/1/1
type:
lock
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Key for Copy of Ancient Pompeiian Lock

Key for Copy of Ancient Pompeiian Lock

Key for copy of ancient Pompeiian lock, 1869.

Measurements:
overall: 65 mm x 74 mm x 7 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1869-7/1/2
type:
key - hardware
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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