Historical information

Rim locks were commonly used on domestic buildings throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This example formed part of the fabric of the Ziebell's Farmhouse, one of the earliest surviving German settler homes in Victoria, and provides insight into the construction methods and everyday domestic life of the Ziebell family.

Physical description

Painted metal rim lock with associated metal key. The rectangular lock case retains traces of its original cream-coloured paint and exhibits wear consistent with long-term use. The lock was removed from one of the doors of Ziebell's Farmhouse and is representative of the original fittings used throughout the nineteenth-century dwelling.