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The History of Locks

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  • 2700 BCE

    The First Lock

    The First Lock
    This is a wooden forerunner of the pin-tumbler lock. It was found in an ancient Egyptian palace's ruins.

  • The First Double Acting Tumbler Lock

    The First Double Acting Tumbler Lock
    This was the first lock that was created to improve the security of homes and businesses.It was made by Robert Barron of England.

  • The Second Lock

    The Second Lock
    This lock was a supposedly unpick-able, and it was made by Joseph Brahma who went on to invent many other famous items.

  • The First Key Changeable Lock

    The First Key Changeable Lock
    This lock by James Sargent was favored by the United States Treasury Department.

  • The First Jimmy Proof Lock

    The First Jimmy Proof Lock
    This lock was created by a former New York City policeman who wanted to decrease the robbery rates.

  • The Master lock company was founded.

    The Master lock company was founded.
    The Master Lock company was founded by Harry Soref.