Primitive Locks and Keys

Plate VI

Figs. 39C to 41C. Padlock, from Paris, probably 17th Century, spring lock, unlocked by a revolving key.

Figs. 42C and 43C. Old iron padlock, from Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Figs. 44C to 46C. Iron padlock, from the Gate of Moultan, India, of similar construction to the Roman padlock (India Museum).

Figs. 47C and 48C. Modern iron padlock, from Cairo; the bolt entering a socket in the parallel bar.

Figs. 49C and 50C. Modern padlock from Cairo; key with lateral action.

Figs. 51C and 52C. Modern padlock from India; key with lateral action and ward; the bolt entering a socket in the parallel bar.

Figs. 53C to 55C. Modern padlock, from Myhere, India (India Museum).

Figs. 56C and 57C. Old Egyptian manacle.