Friday, February 15, 2013

Lock and Spin

This wonderful bike rack resides in front of Burlington Telecom's office. It's eye catching and functional—insomuch as the dial spins like a real Master Lock. Give it a whirl and the sturdy steel dial rotates a long time, similar to well-greased bearings on a bike wheel.

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  1. but what's the combination?
    (hey by the way, thanks for the link on your blog and the recommendation I stumbled across on a comment on lovely bicycle)
    Loving your travel images.
    LBB

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    1. It would be really cool to have it function like a real master lock, but alas there's no combination. I feel like a kid when I spin the dial. My boys love it.

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  2. Brilliant Annie I really like that, so unusual...

    -Trevor

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  3. Cool. It's got me curious though. Is it one-of-a-kind? Did the telephone company have it made and installed? I can't make out the name on the lock.

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    1. Now I know! The rack is by Katherine Clear. I've seen many other works by her. It seems to be a commission by BT.

      http://www.katherineclear.com/cv/

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