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Framed Print of The International Exhibition: Messrs. Hobbs and Co.'s lock-indicator, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Hobbs and Co.'s lock-indicator, 1862. One of Hobbs's locks illustrates a new principle of security specially adapted for iron safes and prison cells. The chief feature is, that a dial-plate indicates whether the door is opened or locked...When the door stands merely closed, the indicator, or handle, rests on open. Turn the handle, or indicator, and the door is fastened by the first movement, when the indicator, or handle, will point to shut. A second motion of the handle, and the bolt shoots out beyond its reach, the indicator, or handle, at the same moment resting on locked. The lock can only be opened by the key, because, at the second turn, the handle loses its control of the bolt; the action of the bolt returning into the lock, on unlocking with the key back to open, resetting it. The advantages of this index must be of the highest importance, as the person, would be able to see in an instant what condition the bolts of the locks were in without trying his keys. Again, if the door of a safe or strong room was closed tight there would be no danger of leaving it unlocked by neglect, as a glance at the index would show whether it had been locked or not'. From Illustrated London News, 1862. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38079234
1862 International Exhibition Cultural Event Exposition Great London Exposition Handle Indicator International Exhibition Of 1862 Lock Safe Security Trade Fair World Fair Worlds Fair
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 20.4cm (7.6" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
