K E Y O F T H E D A Y
Purchased as a group, these safe deposit box keys likely predate the Tellers Cash report from the same bank. Once popular for safe deposit, pin tumbler locks that took keys like these have been replaced with warded locks in most US markets.
GUARD KEYS are the keys kept by the bank as their half of the dual-custody system most American banks use for securing safe deposit boxes.
The marking on these keys as THROW OFF is archaic. Unclear if they are Guard Keys or perhaps used to lock out an unpaid boxholder. Thoughts welcome.
These keys and the next several examples are from vault and safe companies. Great competition in this market drives look-alike products.
Here are more examples from American safe makers.
The Diebold key is likely a night drop access key. Purchased at a shop in Ridgway, it's clear this bank has long since changed brands (and keys).
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