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    Interesting thanks. Any examples anywhere do you know?

    Some keys here but no examples of locks
    http://www.historyoflocks.com/key001.html

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    Which is why I could not find a better match looking for "chinese padlock" (thanks for the correction Paul.)

    A written description here...

    http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=JPKzAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA47&lpg=PA47&dq="french+ latch"&source=bl&ots=aE-34OZc9F&sig=hphM33hy-Qc8ZeXL3L92sMrn9QI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=zYzpUsuwLtGshQeTl 4GACQ&ved=0CGIQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=%22french%20latc h%22&f=false

    Picture and description here...

    http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...lock-159838868

    And this image...

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    Here...

    http://romanlocks.com/Chestlocks.htm

    Which is an interesting read all of it`s own.



    Quote Originally Posted by oldlock View Post
    The top keys are not for chinese padlocks, although the principle is similar. Those keys are known as 'French latch' or 'Odells Latch' keys.

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    I made a small bid and have just received this little collection, they cost me less than 20 quid :) and I am very pleased with them.

    The latch keys are in good condition but with a bit of light rust in places so I shall employ my special pocket cleaning apparatus.

    The Chubb keys are in good condition with very little wear and a nice patina so best left "as-is" methinks.

    Does anyone have an internal image of the Chubb cylinder? something that shows how it works?






    Quote Originally Posted by Arcade Al View Post
    Here's something else - so we know what the lower keys are, but what on earth are the upper ones?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-SMALL-VI...-/370996237794

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