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English Victorian Padlocks
Hello to all new to this site and hope to receive advice on opening some padlocks.
These locks secure a 15th Century chest that’s within my care but is part of a very historic ruined English Abbey.
Locksmiths have been unable to open these in situ,without damage. The chest can not be removed from it’s location as is protected under English Heritage.
A.Thompson was a English manufacturer and apparently exported most of his locks to America so it’s with hope someone can help.
English Victorian Padlocks
To my understand that those lock are hard to pick to get open. You need to check around to find someone that know more about English Victorian Lock. I'm sure someone in your area will be able to do the work on that lock.....That it a nice lock and chest you have there don't give up keep looking....Timothy.....
English Victorian Padlocks
Hey Tom you post the picture just as I was writing this. No wonder that would be hard to make key or pick the lock. Like Tom said need t find another locksmith only be sure they know about your padlock. Beside I never has done any work on those lock....Timothy.....
English Victorian Padlocks
Like Tom said you need to keep looking until you find the right locksmith that can do the job. This padlock not easy to make key or pick the lock as you think it would be. Also where you are at price may be differ from any locksmith you go to. I don't know to much about England but do know a little about town call Willenhall if they do have locksmith in or around that area. Reason asking because this is where Thompson lock was made. You can either look up or call them to explain of padlock you have with picture just maybe they know someone may do the work. It may cost money for it....Timothy.....