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    Posted 8 years ago

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    Cheriegrah…
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    Would anyone know the age of these keys and what they may have been used for. Found at my 91 year old mothers house. Engraved on one key Stamford Yale & towne conn USA. On back the number 18.
    Thanks.
    From Australia.

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    1. UncleRon UncleRon, 8 years ago
      Those type keys were used in very cheap padlocks or any inexpensive lock that was more to keep out the casually curious than provide actual security; such as small sheet-metal "document boxes".
    2. Cheriegraham1, 8 years ago
      Thank you Uncle Ron for your insight and knowledge. Will be looking for that document box now! ????

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