Description
DESCRIPTION
A complete collector’s library on antique locks and keys, bringing together three essential reference books in one authoritative set.
The Antique Lock and Key Collectors’ Library (Three Book Set) brings together three of the most important works ever published on the history of locks and keys, forming a comprehensive and authoritative reference for collectors, historians, locksmiths, and craftsmen.
Together, these volumes cover more than two millennia of lockmaking across Europe and the Middle East, combining visual documentation, historical analysis, and detailed explanations of lock mechanisms.
INCLUDED IN THIS SET
ANTIQUE LOCKS AND KEYS
Widely regarded as one of the most complete and visually detailed works on the subject, this volume features over 1,000 high-resolution photographs of European locks and keys from Roman times through the Industrial Revolution. Each example includes dates, dimensions, and provenance, while the author’s commentary and detailed imagery allow readers to closely examine internal mechanisms—making this an essential reference for collectors and researchers.
Hardcover
290 pages
Over 1,000 high-quality color photographs
12¼ × 9¼ inches
LOCKS AND KEYS THROUGHOUT THE AGES
Considered a classic in the field, this foundational work was written in 1957 by Vincent J.M. Eras, a master locksmith and director of the renowned Lips Safe and Lock Manufacturing Company (now part of ASSA ABLOY). Drawing on decades of experience, the author presents a sweeping historical account of lock development, illustrated with photographs from the Lips Collection and supported by deep technical insight into mechanism design.
Hardcover
184 pages
284 black-and-white photographs and drawings
PERSIAN LOCKS
This award-winning volume explores the rich tradition of Iranian lockmaking through more than 500 photographs and drawings from the collection of sculptor Parviz Tanavoli. Covering 1,500 years of craftsmanship, the book documents a remarkable variety of forms, materials, and mechanisms, many rarely seen in Western collections. Detailed technical illustrations clarify how these locks function, making this both a visual and scholarly contribution to the study of lock mechanisms.
Hardcover
144 pages
10 × 8.5 inches
Over 500 photographs and drawings
A COMPLETE COLLECTOR’S LIBRARY
Together, these three books form a definitive reference on antique locks and keys, combining:
- Extensive photographic documentation
- Historical and cultural context
- Technical analysis of mechanisms
- Coverage of both European and Middle Eastern traditions
This set is an indispensable resource for serious collectors, historians, and craftsmen interested in the evolution of lockmaking, mechanical design, and security technology.
