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Gibbons 3 Position Indicator Lock.
Early Gibbons prison lock for an inwards opening cell door.
Lock Size: 180mm x 130mm. Key: 108mm. c. 1848. From an English Prison. |
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Gibbons 2 Position Indicator Lock.
Gibbons prison lock for an outward opening cell door.
Lock Size: 245mm x 153mm. Key: 107mm. c. 1911. From an English Prison. |
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Gibbons 2 Position Indicator Lock.
Gibbons prison lock for an outward opening cell door. Note the dished nozzle to guide the key into the keyway.
Lock Size: 244mm x 178mm. Key: 117mm. From Corby Prison. |
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PRISON & CELL DOOR LOCKS
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We are keen to extend the artefacts in the collection, don’t hesitate to contact our Curator if you can help in any way.
We especially would like to hear from you if you, or your ancestors, were involved with locks and keys.
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