Wawel Padlock

Made in Świątniki Górne in 1874, originally commissioned on behalf of the Wawel Royal Cathedral. A secret padlock with a square diameter shackle, two movable pillars, and a cover over the keyhole. The padlock has three keys and protection against thieves in the form of a latch with a serrated blade hidden inside the padlock. After pressing the handle, the blade is released. The padlock door can be opened by activating the decorative pillars with the smallest key. The other two keys are used to stretch the spring of the serrated blade and activate the bolt blocking the shackle. **For more images and further information, visit:** https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/131 Inventory number: M-K/313 Location of the physical object: Marcin Mikuła Locksmithing Museum in Świątniki Górne, Poland **Digitalisation: Regional Digitalisation Lab, Małopolska Institute of Culture in Kraków, Poland; “Virtual Museums of Małopolska” Project**