Thought I'd finally make the effort to join this interesting group.

I'm a total lock nerd but alas most of it's boring upvc style work these days.

I have been working as a locksmith in Willenhall for approx ten years and have acquired various interesting items for my collection.

Thought I'd share a few, some I've recently brought from another collector in the area.

Would be interested if anyone has any further information on any of them.


- AVA style deposit lock, recently rekeyed this using a couple of old ava nightlatches
ava zpsccx9n7ji 1

- An early geared latch sashlock with 7 levers (6 active and a spacer?)
7inner zpswngqxyy1 1
7 zpsxfk1680n 1

- A stainless lock, supposedly for marine use
stainless zpsdolawfn8 1

- An unusual 2 lever deadlocking tubular latch, almost looks like a prototype. Never seen anything like it. Biggs London
tubular zpsy37u27am 1

Various other nice bits and bobs
olde zpsrwnomakh 1
sliding zpsxcciza9j 1
chubb20escutcheon zpsnovwsnx9 1
olden zpstbcnnpdh 1

Anyhow, look forward to having a good read of the forum and see what you're all collecting.