![]() The faceplate was hinged to the top of the lock and, when turned over, could reveal a keyhole, the key of which was sometimes also worn separately. Janus, god of moments of transition and passage, was a heavily represented subject. Usually produced were in bronze and reproduced the face of a deity. Nobody could have thought that there were padlocks dating back to the Roman Empire, but thanks to some collectors who have decided to dig, pieces have been found buried for more than 2000 years.Īll the padlocks found have distinct characters. If the Romans wanted not to send sums of money, do so by insuring the "shipment" with very special secret padlocks! ![]() We managed to track down some news of secret padlocks already in ancient Rome. To make what they were trying to protect safer, padlocks also became more and more complicated. ![]() They are one of the most enduring security tools in the world. ![]() Padlocks have a long history behind them. ![]()
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