Summary
Padlock and key used in a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, 1859. Manufactured by: Chubb & Sons Lock and Safe Co Ltd, 1859.
Physical Description
Padlock is circular, with 2 rounded protrusions at the top to hold a very solid semi-circular hasp, which swings sideways to open. There is an oblong shape in relief around the key-hole, which is low on the front of the lock. Above it the name of the manufacturer is engraved around a royal coat-of-arms. The key number runs across the face, on each side of the keyhole. There are 6 pins around the edge, perfectly flush with the surface. The key has a piece broken out at the bit end. Above it a rough cross has been cut into the metal.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Chubb & Sons Lock and Safe Co. Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, 1859
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Engraved: CHUBB/PATENT/57 ST PAULS CH.YD./LONDON/349 933.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Building fittings
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
9 cm (Length), 3 cm (Width), 10 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
130 mm (Length), 85 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
key measures: 57 x 25 x 6mm
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Dimensions
2.5 cm (Length), 9 cm (Width), 13 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Padlock only (not key)
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Keywords
Building Security, Locks & Keys, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
