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20-12-24, 07:21 PM

Huw Eastwood started a thread Lifetimes Collection- Patent Locks, Safe Locks, Keys, Miniature Safes & Vault Doors in For Sale - Wanted Marketplace

Downsizing to a bungalow by the sea so what's now left of lifetimes collecting and generations of working in the lock and safe trade will be soon be...

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19-12-24, 12:25 AM

Gary Stephenson started a thread ID of cell lock in Custodial

Does anyone know who manufactured the cell lock that this key works, it was in France, but may not be French.

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18-12-24, 11:43 PM

Doug MacQueen started a thread What is wrong with this forum? in New Members Introduction-Board Help & advice-Suggestions.

When I first started reading postings on this forum I had noticed that activity would often be very anemic. Maybe my memory is off but it seems like...

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06-01-25, 09:53 PM

Huw Eastwood started a thread Key pistols, jailer's keys in Keys

Any collectors of key pistols / jailer's keys / gun keys (whatever you want to call them),I'm guessing more likely in USA than over here. Have a few...

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06-01-25, 09:37 PM

Huw Eastwood started a thread Working miniature York style 98 ton door in Safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

Miniature York style door with opening and closing door

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12-01-25, 03:25 AM

Doug MacQueen started a thread Yes likely it is French but who made it? in Patent & Propriety Locks

No markings that I have found.

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16-01-25, 03:44 PM

Metwerks replied to a thread Mallory Wheeler & Co Folding Key in Keys

Thanks for the additional info -

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16-01-25, 03:04 AM

Doug MacQueen replied to a thread Mallory Wheeler & Co Folding Key in Keys

I noticed you called it a skeleton key. It is likely a lever lock key blank. Could be a warded key blank but doubtful being a 1865 patent. Yes it...

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15-01-25, 10:08 PM

Metwerks replied to a thread Mallory Wheeler & Co Folding Key in Keys

The M&W Co folding bronze keys I have seen all have a patent 1869. My key does not which I assume means it may pre-date the patent?? Thoughts

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09-01-25, 09:56 AM

mercury replied to a thread ID of cell lock in Custodial

Well done finding the name of the lock, Gary. I did my best but came up empty handed. It certainly is an unusual design, I wish I could find more...

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07-01-25, 09:51 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread ID of cell lock in Custodial

Just when you think you've seen it all ! unusual design with those half round scoops and on such a large key bit turning the plug within a separate...

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06-01-25, 09:34 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread Lifetimes Collection- Patent Locks, Safe Locks, Keys, Miniature Safes & Vault Doors in For Sale - Wanted Marketplace

Working miniature with opening and closing door

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06-01-25, 09:30 PM

Huw Eastwood replied to a thread Lifetimes Collection- Patent Locks, Safe Locks, Keys, Miniature Safes & Vault Doors in For Sale - Wanted Marketplace

22 replies | 4198 view(s)

06-01-25, 09:28 PM