Richard Phillips This is a wallsafe/locker lock faintly marked ‘MADE IN SWITZERLAND’, with one original key stamped CHATWOOD, presumably bought in from Kromer. The lock provides for 3-point locking at top and bottom of the door, but this was not used — the original case plugs are still in place. The lock was collected from the Manchester area in the 1970s by a now-dead collector, from a disused bank building.
Richard Phillips Apology for duplicate pic, there should be some more here, but will have to post another day.
Tom Gordon chubbbramah wroteApology for duplicate pic, there should be some more here, but will have to post another day. That Chatwood number relates to November 1879, but I don’t think Kroma made keys that said “Chatwood” Chatwood cut off the bow and silver soldered on their own. 1879 is 6 years before Chatwood bought their first batch of Kroma 12 lever locks and also probably 6 years before Chatwood produced their first double bitted key lock. [unknown]
Richard Phillips The lock says ‘Made in Switzerland’; the key which came with it is marked ‘Chatwood’. The lock looks very similar to some Kromer wallsafe locks, including provision (not used onin this lock) for 3-point moving bolts. The pressed steel case looks to me much newer than 1870s. That is all I can say.
Tom Gordon chubbbramah wroteOne further, larger, picture. Duplicated key on a Chatwood blank? [unknown]
