Some Of The Most Mysterious Treasures In History Were Guarded By These 17 Incredible Locks

It’s easy to understand why many people wouldn’t be concerned with the encasing and locks of treasures. Where treasure is concerned, do you really have time to think of anything else?

But, sometimes, locks are almost as impressive as the treasure itself.

These incredible locks were used throughout history to guard some of the deepest secrets, treasures, or unseen horrors. In fact, much is written about the objects protected by the locks. However, little has been mentioned about the locks themselves. After one look at these 17 antique locks, you have to wonder which is the real treasure: what the lock protects, or the lock itself?

1. Lock with ornamental grotesques and scrolls, by N. Du Feyis, France, 1630.