K E Y O F T H E D A Y

For trade as one lot: Three brass Corbin padlocks with working keys. None have the 'master ring' feature or markings on the back.

For trade as one lot: Fifteen brass and steel padlocks from various makers and periods. No keys are present. One American brand padlock is marked "US".

For trade as one lot: Five Yale padlocks, all with operating keys. No marking on the backs.

For trade as one lot: Nine brass and steel padlocks from various makers including Sargent, Wilson Bohannan, Slaymaker, Reese and others. All have operating keys. No meaningful markings on the backs.

For trade as one lot: Six brass and iron padlocks, as shown. None with keys or markings on the back.

For trade as one lot: Six brass and iron padlocks. None with keys or markings on the back.

Seeking: [ideally] NOS or gently used Wilson Bohannan paracentric rim night latch, as shown. Clover-bow keys and cylinder are of particular interest. (Image credit: padlocks.com)

Seeking: Keys with legible foreign and domestic locksmith markings - hand-stamped or embossed. Archaic numbering conventions a plus

Seeking: formal or informal "families" of keys, defined by key brand or professional or hand-made tags with a common hand, language or design

Seeking: Corbin and Russwin Emhart keys as shown. Lock not necessary; tags desirable