The listing, Lot of 27 VINTAGE Locksmith Master Keys - 1898 has ended.
These keys come direct from the estate of my wife's grandfather who was a Master Locksmith in the 1940's through the 1980's. There are 27 vintage keys that served as "master" keys made specifically for the locksmith trade, and were manufactured in the late 1800's - 1910. They are still connected to a homemade wire string. I found these in in a jar that were kept in an old leather bag that housed vintage cylinders,locks, and locksmith tools of the trade. My wife's grandfather would use this bag when he made house calls so I'm told.
These are additional keys that we have decided to part with and feel good about listing them here for collectors who will appreciate them over time.
Some of the markings on the keys are as follows:
"Patented - Eagle Lock Co. JULY 26-1898"
"Yale & Town - Stamford, CONN USA"
Yale STANDARD"
"Yale Corrugated"
S/H will be the exact cost incurred via USPS First Class Mail. Winner must have a PAYAPL account and verified address in order to bid. Please ask me any questions and I will do my best to give you any information I have on these keys. They are highly collectible and well- preserved specimens of the locksmith trade in Chicago, IL. Thanks and good luck.