🗝️ A curated collection of mid-century solid-shank skeleton keys, each forged from steel or brass and finished in softly weathered nickel. Their weight, patina, and precision machining speak to a utilitarian era of desk, cabinet, and wardrobe locks made to last. Sold individually, each key carries subtle differences in bow form and bit cut—small relics of everyday craftsmanship ready for display, restoration, or creative styling.
In good vintage/used condition. Please see all of the photos. 🗝️
⌛ History Behind The Piece ⌛ By the 1940s–1950s, North American and European locksmiths had phased out hollow-barrel designs in favour of solid-core keys that suited new furniture locks. These pieces, produced by firms such as Yale & Towne, Sargent, and Corbin, embodied post-war precision—machined steel, nickel plating, and minimal ornament. Their simplicity marked the end of the true skeleton-key era while maintaining the same enduring silhouette collectors admire today.
