More Than Meets the Eye: The W. Hall Combination Lock
The 1863 W. Hall Combination Lock: A Quiet Triumph of 19th-Century Engineering At first encounter, the object hardly draws attention. Its compact brass form and numbered elements suggest a measuring instrument or industrial gauge—perhaps something meant for a workshop rather than a lock. Only after closer inspection does its true identity emerge. Etched into the …
More Than Meets the Eye: The W. Hall Combination Lock Read More »