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The pick
The pick (photographed by oni  Thanks!)


This type of pick was invented by the celebrated 19th century locksmith Mr A.C.Hobbs, an American who came to Britain in 1851 to represent his company at the Great Exhibition.  
This type of pick was invented by the celebrated 19th century locksmith Mr A.C.Hobbs, an American who came to Britain in 1851 to represent his company at the Great Exhibition.