Door handle & tirling pin

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 combined door handle and tirling pin comes from Netherbow Port in Edinburgh. It is made of iron and dates from the 17th century.

Hinge or tirling pin, of Netherbow Port, 17th century

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Online ID:	000-100-103-614-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MJ 127
Date:	17th century
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What:	Hinge / pin, tirling
Subject:	Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Sim Collection
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Netherbow Port
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