Branford 1886 Shaped Keyhole Cover

Branford 1886 Shaped Keyhole Cover

Cast bronze decorative shaped keyhole cover mad by Branford. Cir. 1886. It features Eastlake style designs with geometric and leaf motifs over a textured background. The cover measures 2 1/2"h x 1 1/8"w. It is marked on the back 2541 or 2542.

This Branford 1886 Shaped Keyhole Cover is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive. If multiple pieces are ordered a photo will be sent of additional pieces for approval.

Branford Lock Works

Branford Lock Works began in 1852 as Squire and Parsons Manufacturing Company after a failed stove business left the factory in Branford, CT. available for lock making. The company was purchased in 1862 by Thomas Kennedy and incorporated as Branford Lock Works in 1865. In 1894, Yale & Towne purchased the company. In 1910, a strike consequently closed the plant and operations moved to the Yale and Towne headquarters in Stamford, CT.