Key Help.

[Garabaldi]

Any info on the type and age of this key?

 

[dick99344]

As an old retired cop, it reminds of me an old callbox key. Before the time of portable radios, the cop on a walking beat had to call in his location at designated times from a designated callbox. The key is lprobably brass under what look like a coat of paint. I saved several of these keys before I retired.

The type of locks in this discussion would be very well suited for use on a callbox. Usually these keys were moulded from steel and the bittings (cuts in the key ) would sometimes be refined by punching or further machining for smooth turning operation. There would be no reason that the keys could not have been made from brass. Being made from steel makes the key last longer. Many brass keys made today are Nickle-Silver plated for this reason. Tubular keys for a vending machine (Soda machine for example ) are made from steel.

 

[TimC]

Lever tumbler lock, probably roll-top desk or any cabinet that needed medium security.

TimC

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think between my pic and the statements of others this is as solved as we are going to get.

 

[Garabaldi]

I think between my pic and the statements of others this is as solved as we are going to get.

I agree bigcy.
You all have been very helpful. Interesting how the artifacts that you think are not going to get much feelback end up getting the most action. Thanks you all.

 

[yellow1053]

Hey G, just checking out some of your posts and found this one. as you know as your locksmith, I can tell you, show me it next week when we get together. My first impression is in line with "oldcrazylarry" it's most likely a police call box, or Fireman's call box key, I have a bunch also.
cya soon.
Jim.

 

[Garabaldi]

Thanks Jim, Will try and bring it next week.