Robert Newell 1838 patent lock

[Doug MacQueen]

This is his first as far as I know. Poor lighting but a very rare lock. Almost certainly at Lynn Collins.

[Doug MacQueen]

Included in the patent was a drawing of the front of the lock case. It is exactly the same as the actual lock. This may not have been the first keylock with the ability to rearrange the bitting and therefore the tumblers in the lock but is one of the first.

[oldlock]

Certainly looks like one of the stands Lynn liked to use. Can't recall seeing it but it's a very long time since I was there !

Anyone know where it is now ? I understand Lynn has disposed of his collection.