Branford Skeleton Key

Branford Skeleton Key

Skeleton key for door locks made by Branford Lock Works. It is marked on one side with B.L.W. Branford, C.T.  along the shaft.  It has a flat shaft. The key measures 2 3/4" long with a 11/16" long insert (pin). The bit is 14.8mm long. It has notches on both sides near the top and a notch on the bottom middle. Some wear and rust residue, but should not affect functionality.

This Branford Skeleton Key is an antique or salvaged 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. 

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.