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 FREE Worldwide Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 41095
Dimensions
Height = 10.8 cm (4")
Width = 7 cm (3")
Depth = 2.9 cm (1")
Early 20th Century 10 Lever Bank Padlock by Aligarh c.1920
Price
£250
| $332 USD | €288 EUR
Item Ref
41095
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 FREE Worldwide Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 41095
Dimensions
Height = 10.8 cm (4")
Width = 7 cm (3")
Depth = 2.9 cm (1")