Antique brass isn't naturally magnetic ... Some keys, like Corbin keys, even have the lock manufacturer's name stamped on them. If your key has any engravings, you may have found your golden ...

It’s a common misconception that the Egyptians invented the lock. Like the veritable ... Egyptian locks used brass instead of wooden pins. The early keys were heavy, up to a foot long ...

Antique lock repair demands patience, research and passion from anyone involved. In the shop, Stevens can often be seen spending time chiseling steel skeleton keys, pouring over 1920s lock repair ...

In 1986, after attending a meeting in Taipei, Yan came across an antique brass lock for sale at a temporary stall on an overpass in front of Taipei’s Main Station. The lock was a bit smaller than ...