What key will work in our indoor Victorian locks?

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We are looking for a key that will work in the attached Victorian indoor house lock. Anyone know which type we should buy?

Mickey Baron · Answer

Looks like a large scale skeleton key might. How pretty! I'm envious.

Ethan Kurzweil · Answer

Do you mean this one? http://www.amazon.com/Large-Iron-Decorative-Skeleton-Key/dp/B0069ATYUW

Che2594520 · Answer

call a local locksmith company. They should be able to help you.

Katrina Warren · Answer

@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.

Treasuredchaos.com · Answer

there's a company/site called Kennedy Hardware that I love. Maybe they can help! http://www.kennedyhardware.com/period-hardware/index2.html

Susan S · Answer

I suggest RobinsonsAntiqueHardware.com, best to attach a photo or 2.

Jack Visser · Answer

Remove the inner locking mechanism, replace it with a new lock and keep the outside handles

K7k6c7 · Answer

Try Lee Valley

Joanie · Answer

http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/door-skeleton-key?GCID=MSN&KEYWORD=skeleton%20keys&partner=msnpc

Rachel · Answer

how about a skeleton key?IT may work.

Rosa B · Answer

I 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.

Laura Pullar · Answer

Yes I say it is a skeleton key.

Pat · Answer

VanDyke'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!

Jean · Answer

Skeleton 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.

Lillian · Answer

Skeleton

Charlotte Wood Eckel · Answer

Beautiful door hardware. If all else fails, try a locksmith.

Ethan Kurzweil · Answer

Here are some more photos of the inside.

LD · Answer

You will need to find a locksmith that does antique keys.

Somewhat Quirky · Answer

Yes. 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.

Susan Davis · Answer

Appears to be the same kind of lock we have on some of our old doors. Ours all take a skeleton key.

Ruth Guidry · Answer

Skeleton key

Chrystine Dimitry · Answer

Skeleton key.

Ethan Kurzweil · Answer

Ok, where do I get a skeleton key?

Vivian Anderson · Answer

If 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.

Sharon Ackerman · Answer

If you remove the lock, it should have a 'letter' stamped on it.  A locksmith should be able to supply the key.

Cindy L · Answer

http://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=1

Duv310660 · Answer

lee valley has a number of the most common victorian skeleton keys online.

Sandra Hellewell · Answer

Check 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!

Candy Bradley · Answer

I lived in an old Victorian house and had a few skeleton keys that I tried on the locks. 3 of them actually worked!

Nyjiona Stephens Johnson · Answer

Usually  a skeleton key will unlock most of them

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