What key will work in our indoor Victorian locks?
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Mickey Baron on Dec 13, 2015Looks like a large scale skeleton key might. How pretty! I'm envious.Helpful Reply
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Ethan Kurzweil on Dec 13, 2015Do you mean this one? http://www.amazon.com/Large-Iron-Decorative-Skeleton-Key/dp/B0069ATYUWHelpful Reply
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Che2594520 on Dec 13, 2015call a local locksmith company. They should be able to help you.Helpful Reply
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Katrina Warren on Dec 13, 2015@Ethan Kurzweil What gorgeous knobs & back plates! I agree with Mickey & Boo Boo, I am green with envy! From what I can tell of the photo it doesn't look as if there is an inner piece that the key needs to fit onto, so most likely any standard skeleton key would work, you can get replica ones at Walmart or most any hardware store. (not terribly decorative though) If a standard skeleton key won't work take the knob & back plate off to see if there is any kind of makers name on it, then search google for a replacement key for that particular one. Good Luck! I see there is something stamped into the latching mechanism for the door so you might be able to find out the maker & type of key needed to replace it without removing the knob & back plate so check that out first before doing that.Helpful Reply
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Treasuredchaos.com on Dec 13, 2015there's a company/site called Kennedy Hardware that I love. Maybe they can help! http://www.kennedyhardware.com/period-hardware/index2.htmlHelpful Reply
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Susan S on Dec 14, 2015I suggest RobinsonsAntiqueHardware.com, best to attach a photo or 2.Helpful Reply
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Jack Visser on Dec 14, 2015Remove the inner locking mechanism, replace it with a new lock and keep the outside handlesHelpful Reply
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K7k6c7 on Dec 14, 2015Try Lee ValleyHelpful Reply
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Joanie on Dec 14, 2015http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/door-skeleton-key?GCID=MSN&KEYWORD=skeleton%20keys&partner=msnpcHelpful Reply
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Rachel on Dec 14, 2015how about a skeleton key?IT may work.Helpful Reply
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Rosa B on Dec 14, 2015I had this type of door handles in older apartments in Chicago a long time ago. It looks to me that a standard skeleton key should work.Helpful Reply
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Laura Pullar on Dec 14, 2015Yes I say it is a skeleton key.Helpful Reply
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Pat on Dec 14, 2015VanDyke's Restoration online would have keys for you....I got 6 for an old locking oak dresser. Also, look for a cabinet maker...he can examine the lock and then order keys for you online....there are different keys for these old locks dependent on how many "teeth" your lock has. I would order extra ones just in case!Helpful Reply
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Jean on Dec 14, 2015Skeleton key. Our cabin locks are like these and we needed some extra keys made. They were expensive to have copied. I found a bowl of old skeleton keys at an antique store. Several of them worked in our locks even though they were slightly different from each other. If you find one that works hardware stores can copy them.Helpful Reply
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Lillian on Dec 14, 2015SkeletonHelpful Reply
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Charlotte Wood Eckel on Dec 14, 2015Beautiful door hardware. If all else fails, try a locksmith.Helpful Reply
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Ethan Kurzweil on Dec 14, 2015Here are some more photos of the inside.Helpful Reply
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LD on Dec 14, 2015You will need to find a locksmith that does antique keys.Helpful Reply
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Somewhat Quirky on Dec 14, 2015Yes. Jean is right. Any salvage or antique store will have countless keys. They might even allow you to take some home to determine which ones work.Helpful Reply
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Susan Davis on Dec 14, 2015Appears to be the same kind of lock we have on some of our old doors. Ours all take a skeleton key.Helpful Reply
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Ruth Guidry on Dec 14, 2015Skeleton keyHelpful Reply
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Chrystine Dimitry on Dec 14, 2015Skeleton key.Helpful Reply
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Ethan Kurzweil on Dec 14, 2015Ok, where do I get a skeleton key?Helpful Reply
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Vivian Anderson on Dec 14, 2015If you take the whole lock off and find someone who makes keys, they may be able to make a key to fit. I did this years ago for an old armoire and the keys worked great.Helpful Reply
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Sharon Ackerman on Dec 14, 2015If you remove the lock, it should have a 'letter' stamped on it. A locksmith should be able to supply the key.Helpful Reply
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Cindy L on Dec 14, 2015http://www.amazon.com/Brass-Plated-Skeleton-Triple-Notched/dp/B005TTP412/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450134776&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=skeleton+key&psc=1Helpful Reply
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Duv310660 on Dec 14, 2015lee valley has a number of the most common victorian skeleton keys online.Helpful Reply
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Sandra Hellewell on Dec 15, 2015Check out antique stores, thrift shop, flea markets and auction houses! That's where I get mine from. You might have to get s few bc they come in different sizes. As someone previously mentioned you could take the lock off the door and take it with you to make sure the key fits!Helpful Reply
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Candy Bradley on Dec 15, 2015I lived in an old Victorian house and had a few skeleton keys that I tried on the locks. 3 of them actually worked!Helpful Reply
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Nyjiona Stephens Johnson on May 18, 2016Usually a skeleton key will unlock most of themHelpful Reply
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