There was once a time when functional and fancy weren’t mutually exclusive, and few things illustrate that fact like this lock from way back in 1680.
The design is an essential part of the lock mechanism, and it even tracks how many times it’s been used to track any sneaky attempts to open it on the sly.
The keyhole for this lock is concealed behind the man’s left leg. The lock opens and closes when the key is turned twice. With two complete turns of the key, the dial at which the man’s stick is pointing rotates. This records how often the lock has been opened. The doorknob is released when the man’s hat is pushed aside.
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