Tiny Treasure

[milissa]

This is my favorite key of my father's collection. I've worn it on a chain for many years and have no clue what the key was used for or how old it may be. Any ideas? Milissa

[oldlock]

Whats stamped on the key blade ?

[milissa]

That would help wouldn't it? :) On one side is T9 and other is Eagle Lock Co. Terryville Ct.

[BBE]

The picture is from the Volume 45 catalog of the Eagle lock Co. issued in 1925. It seems that your key is a combination of the bow from a 5001 and a blade from a 5074 1/2. The catalog states that the company was established in 1833, incorporated in 1854 and chartered in 1882. They were a manufacturer of all types of locks but ultimately went out of business in the mid 1950's.

In 1925 the $1.80 price was significant, the pric of a similar blank without the ornate bow in the same catalog is $.75.
BBE.