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Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages – Classic Reference on the History and Mechanisms of Locks and Keys
$32.50A classic reference on the history of locks and keys, tracing their development from prehistoric devices to modern mechanisms. Vincent J.M. Eras combines detailed explanations with over 280 black-and-white photographs and drawings to illustrate how locks function and evolved over time.
Hardcover, 186 pages, over 280 black-and-white photos and designs.
European customers: Artisan Ideas books are warehoused in the UK for faster delivery and lower shipping costs. Order from our European distributor, Mare Nostrum Group (MNG Bookshop). Trade enquiries: enquiries@mare-nostrum.co.uk.
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Antique Locks and Keys: Their History, Uses and Mechanisms – Comprehensive Reference on Antique Lock Mechanisms and Key Design
$58.952024 Gold Medal Winner – Independent Book Publishers Awards
A comprehensive reference on antique locks and keys, covering their history, mechanisms, and artistic development from Roman times through the Industrial Revolution. Features over 1,000 high-resolution photographs with dates, dimensions, and provenance, along with detailed insights into internal lock mechanisms.
Hardcover, 290 pages, over 1,000 color photos, 12¼ × 9¼ inches.
European customers: Artisan Ideas books are warehoused in the UK for faster delivery and lower shipping costs. Order from our European distributor, Mare Nostrum Group (MNG Bookshop). Trade enquiries: enquiries@mare-nostrum.co.uk.
