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Early 20th Century 10 Lever Bank Padlock by Aligarh C.1920
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Early 20th Century 10 Lever Bank Padlock by Aligarh C.1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A wonderful example of an Aligarh lock made in Indian in the early twentieth century.

Luckily it retains it's original brass lock cover stamped "Victoria Empress". Working well with a working key and having been professionally cleaned and polished creating a highly decorative piece.

4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/8". Excellent condition.

Aligarh locks refer to the renowned, handmade padlocks and door hardware manufactured in the Indian city of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Known as the "Lock Capital of India," the region has been producing these durable, artisanal brass and iron locks since 1890.

Item: 41095

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10.8cm (4.25")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.9cm (1.14")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Bank Lever Padlock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219846
Dealers Internal Reference
41095
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Description
A wonderful example of an Aligarh lock made in Indian in the early twentieth century.

Luckily it retains it's original brass lock cover stamped "Victoria Empress".

“
Working well with a working key and having been professionally cleaned and polished creating a highly decorative piece.
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fig 1. Heavy steel bank padlock featuring stamped lettering and a pivoting brass keyhole cover with an inserted key.
fig 1. Early 20th Century 10 Lever Bank Padlock by Aligarh C.1920

4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/8". Excellent condition.

Aligarh locks refer to the renowned, handmade padlocks and door hardware manufactured in the Indian city of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Known as the "Lock Capital of India," the region has been producing these durable, artisanal brass and iron locks since 1890.

Item: 41095

FREE Worldwide Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
10.8cm (4.25")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.9cm (1.14")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Bank Lever Padlock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219846
Dealers Internal Ref
41095
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Archive I Heavy steel bank padlock featuring stamped lettering and a pivoting brass keyhole cover with an inserted key.

Early 20th Century 10 Lever Bank Padlock by Aligarh C.1920

Archive II Heavy steel bank padlock featuring stamped lettering and a pivoting brass keyhole cover with an inserted key. View II
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Archive IX Heavy steel bank padlock featuring stamped lettering and a pivoting brass keyhole cover with an inserted key. View IX
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Heavy steel bank padlock featuring stamped lettering and a pivoting brass keyhole cover with an inserted key.
Early 20th Century 10 Lever Bank Padlock by Aligarh c.1920
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Heavy steel bank padlock featuring stamped lettering and a pivoting brass keyhole cover with an inserted key.
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FAQs

Lever padlocks are security locking mechanisms containing a series of internal flat metal levers that must be lifted to precise heights by a matching key to release the shackle mechanism.

Early security padlocks were predominantly manufactured using heavy steel plate, cast iron, and brass components, assembled with sturdy steel rivets to resist physical impact and tampering.

Authentic period padlocks frequently display stamped manufacturer details, lever counts, or patent marks, accompanied by age-consistent surface wear, original brass keyhole covers, and iron oxidisation.

Industrial metal padlocks function as tactile decorative object curios when displayed on desk surfaces, styled within bookshelves, or arranged alongside historical architectural artifacts.

Metal locks should be stored in a dry indoor climate, dusted periodically with a soft brush, and treated with a light application of microcrystalline wax to protect against rust.
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