Tiny Roman-era golden padlock set to go on display
Measuring only 11 by 12 millimeters, the padlock's intricate details are hardly recognizable to the naked eye.
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An Itty-Bitty Roman Lock Is Unearthed in a German Field
The Roman gold lock that a metal detectorist discovered in Germany may be small, miniature even, but it's no trivial find.
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A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship.
The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes. MISSING: a lock from a specialty Roman craftsman. Either third or fourth century A.D. Tiny, ...
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Giving An Antique Padlock A New Purpose With A Custom Key
Follow the detailed restoration of an old rusty padlock found in an abandoned house ... more of the biggest moments Expert says most retirees will go through 4 phases — and 2 can be stressful ...
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Tiny Roman-era golden padlock set to go on display
A Roman gold miniature padlock, found in 2023 by a licensed metal detectorist in Petershagen, near the border with Lower Saxony is set to go on display. Measuring only 11 by 12 millimeters ...
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A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship.
The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes. The miniature find—which is less than half-an-inch square—is “smaller than the one ...