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Lock and key making is a craft that dates back to almost four thousand years. All known ancient civilisations have produced ingeneous locking systems. Locks are like puzzles, and  the possibilities are endless. 

Featured here are some antique locks, mainly Indian in origin, that show great ingenuity and creativity in the use of material and form. It is indeed fascinating how a utilitarian object turns into a work of art when it goes beyond the boundaries of mere function.

source:  http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/doc-locks/1/116151.html,  http://www.ileshshah.com/2007/08/antique-locks-collected-by-dr-hiren.html