Skeleton Keys For Old Door Locks

Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s 4 0 out of 5 stars 126 17 99 17.

Skeleton keys for old door locks.

Antique triumph rim lock very ornate skeleton key. Old hand forged skeleton key 2. And most likely one key is all you ll need because interior doors on old houses typically share identical locks. Fortunately most american and western european pieces made from the 18th through the early 20th centuries are fairly simple to work with.

For home and office use. According to the old house guru i spoke to there are 3 skeleton keys that account for about 90 of interior door locks no such luck with exterior locks btw. 2 keys with different blade styles included. Whether you re into antiques and came across a trunk that you can t get open or you lost the key to an old door you should be able to undo that lock with two allen wrenches and a little bit of patience.

The first step is to remove one of the locks and take it in to an antiques store or a locksmith that has a collection of old bit keys often called skeleton keys. Once you know what you re feeling around for in a skeleton key lock it shouldn t take you very long to pick it. Can be used for older doors. Essentially they are master keys for old homes.

We recently purchased a 100 year old home in philadelphia and there are dozens of doors bedrooms closets cabinets with skeleton key locks. The diameter of the barrel and the cut and size of the bit are the most important items when matching a lock. 3 8 out of 5 stars 9. The skeleton keys 2 pack contain 2 keys with different blade styles.

20 antique vintage lot of door clock watch skeleton keys brass metal barrel. Of course there are no keys just locks. Ultra security 44615 old time mortise entry skeleton key lock set with passage lock door knob. Skeleton key door knob set defender security e 2496 mortise keyed lock set with glass knob perfect for replacing antique lock sets and more fits doors with 2 3 8 backset.

Having keys for some of these doors would be handy but i have no idea where to start other than calling a locksmith. Antique vintage mortise door lock skeleton key set old metal hardware parts. You may even be able to gain access easily using only common household items. The bow the barrel and the bit.

The skeleton keys can be used for older doors. There are three parts of a skeleton key. Skeleton keys are bit and barrel keys used to open locks on fine furniture.