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This brass padlock was made in Edinburgh in the 18th or 19th century.

The maker's name 'A. WILSON, MINT, EDINBURGH' and the royal initials 'G.R.' stamped on the padlock, with 'No 364' on the bow.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-739-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MJ 208
• Date: 18th - 19th century
  18th or 19th century
  
• Material: Brass. Inscription: A. WILSON, MINT, EDINBURGH; royal initials G.R.; on bow: No 364
  
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• Subject: Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: A. Wilson, Edinburgh (Maker)
  H.M. Customs and Excise (Probable owner)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Brass padlock with the maker's name "A. WILSON, MINT, EDINBURGH" and the royal initials "G.R." stamped on it, with "No 364" on the bow, probably used by the Customs or Excise, 18th or 19th century
  
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