Mallory Wheeler Skeleton Key B

Mallory Wheeler Skeleton Key B Flat skeleton key for use with door locks made by Mallory Wheeler. It is marked on the shaft M. W.  CO. The key measures 2 1/2"l with a 3/4"l pin (insert). The bit has a groove running across at the top on the left side. It has a notch on each side near the top and a notch on the bottom in the middle. The bit measures 14.7mm high from the top. 

This Mallory Wheeler Skeleton Key B 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. Photos are of actual item you will receive. 

Mallory Wheeler

Mallory Wheeler began in 1834 in New Haven Conn. Under the name Pierpont & Hotchkiss. In 1866 the name changed to Davenport, Mallory & Co., then in 1868 it became Mallory, Wheeler & Co. under John Davenport Wheeler. They made high quality, quite ornate hardware and won a number of awards for their designs. Sargent was a distributor for the Mallory Wheeler Company up until about 1882. The company closed due to bancruptcy in 1913.