Wood Locks

The woodwork and wooden locks that Gillette designed and placed throughout his home are simple yet they add a special touch that make each nook and cranny important and interesting.

A "key" unlocks a window and allows it to be opened to different degrees by locking it in place. The window pictured here opens to overlook the castle's terrace and the Connecticut River.

Little hand-carved wooden drawers open and lock, allowing for trinkets to be secretly kept.

Gillette was known to have kept a puzzling lock on his bar and it is said that he often asked his guests to try to open the lock.