Welcome to our world exploring the Historical, Political and Technological aspects of Locks, Keys and Safes

Results 1 to 5 of 5

Threaded View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Posts
    5
    Country: United States

    Default Rust Treatment and Preservation Options?

    The attached photo is a late 19th cent Yale rolltop desk lock mechanism. There is a fair amount of rust on the steel mechanism. Any suggestions on how I can treat the metal to stop the rust and preserve this mechanism for the future?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Rusty Lock Mechanism.JPG  

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •