Tirling pin

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Tirling pins were fitted on town house doors. They consisted of a ring and a serrated rod, along which the ring could be rattled. This wrought iron example is said to be from Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian. It dates from the 17th century.

Wrought iron tirling-pin, said to be from Linlithgow Palace, 17th century

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-741-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MJ 219
• Date: 17th century
  
• Material: Iron, wrought
  Tirling-pin
  
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• What: Tirling-pin
  
• Subject: Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, West Lothian, Linlithgow Palace
  
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