Lock Collection (page 9)

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)

A Mesopotamian silver inlaid brass casket, with dials for a combination lock (side view)
1196756 A Mesopotamian silver inlaid brass casket, with dials for a combination lock (side view), 13th century (silver inlaid brass) by Mesopotamian

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
CH465381 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465380) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

Scene along the Delaware and Hudson Canal, 1907 (oil on panel)
822678 Scene along the Delaware and Hudson Canal, 1907 (oil on panel) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 18.3x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene along the Delaware and Hudson Canal)

Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge
Houdinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives

Rijsenburg Castle. (engraving, 1698)
5975590 Rijsenburg Castle. (engraving, 1698) by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Netherlands. Rijsenburg Castle. Engraving, Netherlands, 1698. Coll)

The Lock (oil on canvas)
3963611 The Lock (oil on canvas) by Watts, Frederick William (1800-70); 86.5x127 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Unloading the Hay Barge, Haarlem (oil on canvas)
BOW111864 Unloading the Hay Barge, Haarlem (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Willem (1839-95); 52x67.5 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Simon Gillespie Studio, London; Dutch, out of copyright

Ms65 f30r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833771 Ms65 f30r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The double lock and east entrance to the Islington Tunnel (engraving)
605102 The double lock and east entrance to the Islington Tunnel (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Locks on the Canal de Briare (b / w photo)
CHT199645 Locks on the Canal de Briare (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Archives de l Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees

Casket showing complex locking system (iron)
CNC7652 Casket showing complex locking system (iron) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Scheidam Singel, Canal, Rotterdam, Holland
Canal and lock Rotterdam, Holland Date: circa 1910

US Navy destroyers, Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal
US Navy destroyers in Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal -- USS McDermut, USS Yarborough and USS Shirk. Date: 1924

Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1860 (colour engraving)
REV326151 Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1860 (colour engraving) by Toudouze, Anais (or Colin, Adele Anais) (1822-99); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1872 (colour engraving)
REV326158 Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1872 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Inside view of the Poultry Compter, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815. This particular building was built soon after the great Fire of London, 1666

Plans and views of lock gates in operation on canals, 18th century, England. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813

Le Porte de Dolo (etching)
UCL273909 Le Porte de Dolo (etching) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 32.3x48.5 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

South West View of Sadlers Wells and View of the Theatre in its former state
STC425169 South West View of Sadlers Wells and View of the Theatre in its former state, engraved by William Wise (fl.1790-1818), pub. Robert Wilkinson, London, 1814 (engraving) by Andrews, R.C

Musket parts including rest, bayonet, bandileer
Matchlock musket, lock and bayonet from the Tower of London 1-3, bayonet 4, musket rest and bayonet 5, musket rest 6, bandileers and powder flask 7, wheel lock 8, 9, and spanner 10

Waterman and Saimaa Canal (chromolitho)
735451 Waterman and Saimaa Canal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterman and Saimaa Canal)

To one of the old brigade with sincerest Xmas wishes - Christmas card (chromolitho)
731682 To one of the old brigade with sincerest Xmas wishes - Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Timothy Marshals lock and candle extinguishers
Marquis of Worcester Timothy Marshals secret escutcheon for a lock, and self-acting candle extinguishers including John Isaac Hawkins. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

By Ferry or Tunnel to France - Factors for and against
By Ferry or Tunnel to France: Factors in the Transport Problem. The merits of a atunnel system as opposed to a channel train ferry system

Ancient Iron and Bronze Work (engraving)
2812340 Ancient Iron and Bronze Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Iron and Bronze Work)

Dolo, on the Brenta (oil on canvas)
3905079 Dolo, on the Brenta (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 30.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Escape No. 2, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance
2836294 The Escape No. 2, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, pub. 1839 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Pushing a monkey boat through the lock at Brentford (b / w photo)
3637641 Pushing a monkey boat through the lock at Brentford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pushing a monkey boat through the lock at Brentford)

Front of a Mourning Brooch for Prince Albert of Naples (brooch)
3244799 Front of a Mourning Brooch for Prince Albert of Naples (brooch) by English School, (18th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Canal locks at Fort Augustus, Inverness, Scotland. Date: circa 1880s

Mexican-style chest made near Toas, New Mexico
Popular Art in the USA - Mexican-style chest made near Toas, New Mexico. early 19th century

Orger, Cubitt, Mundane and Knight in Lock and Key
Mrs Orger, Miss Cubitt, Mr Mundane and Mr Knight in the musical entertainment, Lock and Key. early 19th century

A Remarkable Sale (b / w photo)
1606719 A Remarkable Sale (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Remarkable Sale. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 November 1898)

Ladies Pages, Christmas Presents (engraving)
1606777 Ladies Pages, Christmas Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Pages, Christmas Presents)

Frontispiece illustration, The Ice Desert, by Jules Verne -- He had plunged his knife up to the hilt in the animals throat. Date: circa 1900

Front cover design, The Ice Desert, by Jules Verne. Date: circa 1900

Front cover of Manners for Men By Mrs Humphry
Colour front cover of Manners for Men by Mrs Humphry, " Madge" of " Truth", showing a lady and gentleman greeting each other cordially

Front cover of Manners for Women By Mrs Humphry
Colour front cover of Manners for Women by Mrs Humphry, " Madge" of " Truth", showing a lady wearing a long red coat and carrying a muff being saluted to by a smart doorman

The "Sport and Art"Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)
1626746 The " Sport and Art" Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover design, Christmas cards with Shakespeare subjects
Cover design by Robert Dudley, Christmas cards with Shakespeare subjects. (1 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Canal Life (engraving)
1589306 Canal Life (engraving) by Downard, Ebenezer Newman (fl.1849-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal Life. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 October 1874)

Advert for Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter
Advertisement for the Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter, showing Old Father Time driving it like a car. 1903

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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.