Roman Padlock, 1st to 3rd Century AD, Bronze.
Roman Padlock, 1st to 3rd Century AD, Bronze.
Roman Padlock, 1st to 3rd Century AD, Bronze, Discoid Shaped Body, an arched Hinged Hasp Which comes to a Peak, The Body and Hasp Have Zigzag Detailing. Property Of a Surrey Collector acquired In The Early 1970s.
The first padlocks, requiring a metal housing and sprung steel, were invented by Roman engineer-smiths sometime around 100-200 AD.
Item Code - LOC2D359TA
Width: 7/8" Height: 1 7/8" Depth: 3/8" Weight: 19 g
