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Category: Accessories > other accessories

Medieval padlock with a semicircular shackle

Century: XIV, XV

CODE	Material	Standard × SPES products - technology & methods of manufacturing Machine-made standard - products with visible signs of using modern methods and tools in their production; e.g. visible outside and inside seams in clothing made with the use of a machine. Mixed standard - products with visible signs of using both modern and traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. main, inside seams in clothing are made with the use of a machine while outside stitches and details are sewn by hand. Hand-made standard - goods with visible signs of using only traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. all seams in clothing are sewn by hand. *NOTE. We always use high quality materials and fabrics while making our products - the above standards of their production are not related to the materials used.	Price
ANoS0382	see description	Mixed	85.00 EUR

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A metal padlock with a semicircular shackle, inspired by examples from the Middle Ages. This medieval padlock is opened with a ratchet key. This item is fully functional and can be used in various situations, usually in securing chests or doors.

To open the lock, the key is inserted into the opening, compressing the springs so they can be withdrawn to release the shackle.

Padlock in the Middle Ages

Padlocks were known even in the Roman Era - there are examples reaching the 500 BC-300 AD period. In the course of time, their design and functioning has naturally evolved.

Despite the fact that padlocks are probably Roman in origin, they became a speciality of the early Middle Ages. There are many available examples found by archaeologists. The Vikings were exceptionally skilled at making medieval padlocks – they had a lot of stolen goods to store securely!

To slow down the thieves, people in the past used to install multiple locks on doors and chests. Some treasures and armors were secured even by a dozen locks.