G'day from Australia!

[Greenie1]

Love how the internet & these forums are bringing people together who share a common interest. I collect many things and recently picked up four nice little locks at an auction in a place called Coolman, New South Wales.

Only one has a key, but searches on the internet have failed to help me identify them but I did find this forum so wasn't a complete waste. :)

I will attempt to add photos and any help anyone can offer would be most appreciated.

First lock with key: Inscription reads Warranted Secure. Hand Made & London Improved.

It it is small, around 2.5cm across

Second lock says, Made in Germany TRIX 123 on back side. 3.5cm X 3cm

third looks to be ? Brass with some nice engravings with Warranted Secure stamped on front. Nothing on the back. It's about 3cm in size

Lucky last is a vintage Sidco 600 combination lock. 3.5 x 3cm


Information on any of these would be great!

[Cliff Forrester]

Love how the internet & these forums are bringing people together who share a common interest. I collect many things and recently picked up four nice little locks at an auction in a place called Coolman, New South Wales.

Only one has a key, but searches on the internet have failed to help me identify them but I did find this forum so wasn't a complete waste. :)

I will attempt to add photos and any help anyone can offer would be most appreciated.

First lock with key: Inscription reads Warranted Secure. Hand Made & London Improved.

It it is small, around 2.5cm across

Second lock says, Made in Germany TRIX 123 on back side. 3.5cm X 3cm

third looks to be ? Brass with some nice engravings with Warranted Secure stamped on front. Nothing on the back. It's about 3cm in size

Lucky last is a vintage Sidco 600 combination lock. 3.5 x 3cm


Information on any of these would be great!

Hi Greenie

Welcome to the forum

Are you working in the locksmith trade?

THe SIDCO Padlock is made by SIDDONS a Victorian company also famous for SIDCHROME spanners. They were common in the 50s and 60s but were discontinued in the late 60s or early 70s. From memory they had a fixed code, but were very easy to open with direct pressure on the hasp. I remember once the opening technique was passed around the students at our HIgh School, everyone was opening the locks. They also made warded padlocks.

[Greenie1]

Hi Cliff,

Thank you you for your reply & information regarding my little Sidco combination lock. I will have to give your school time trick a try!

No I am not a professional locksmith, just hobbiest of many items of interest.

Cheers,
Teresa