gbutler12 wroteNew member just purchased antique cabinet. I wonder if any of you reognize the stamp on the lock from a “Who is the manufacturer” stand point. As well as what style skeleton key would fin the slot. I know they are Numbered as such but the keys did not come with the cabinet but the locking mechanics seem to be in good order. Trying to know/understand the manufacturer to locate proper ket? I believe there are two “G”'s on the stamped logo. Obviously it appears to take a hollow barrel key. Any help?
I don’t recognize that logo, whoever they were; likely long gone. It is a barrel key with a side ward, which is quite unusual; and one or more tumblers. Such key blanks are long obsolete but you might be able to locate a locksmith who could fabricate such a key from scratch or who has a cache of ancient key blanks that might be modified to fit. Lee Valley imports a line of Standard Cut Cupboard Locks from England and you might find a suitable replacement there, see link:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?p=41973&cat=3,43631,43634
Also another line, Economy Cut Cupboard Locks:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?p=41971&cat=3,43631,43634
Pete Schifferli
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