Forum: Keys

Thanks and thank you for the history lesson. Kevin Moreau, an exceptional U.S. blacksmith has a video on making a "pinched bow" key so I thought I would try that technique on this key.

Coffer Lock?

Thank you safeman for supplying all the detail on the 10 lever lock though I worked for Tann I didn't spend hardly any time at Borehamwood as being a Service engineer was located first in the...

Tann ten Lever Locks 6.5 gauge

Nicely made key! That lock also shows cleverly designed warding, which would be difficult to skeleton.

Coffer Lock?

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Coffer Lock?

And yet another one.

Coffer Lock?

[ ]Here is another one which was included in the locks from Harry Miller. Based on my limited experience probably the same basic design for hundreds of years.

Coffer Lock?

Here is another one which was included in the locks from Harry Miller. Based on my limited expe

Coffer Lock?

Also look carefully at the keys. A general similarity of style in manufacture will soon become apparent, the same whether the lock is anonymous, or a 'Hobbs' or even a 'Chobbs' lock. And (still)...

'P' lock logo

Robert Newell 1838 patent lock

Is this the future?

museum tuechersfeld

Sidleen rim nightlatch and...

French Farmhouse lock