Yale Skeleton Key

Yale Skeleton Key

Skeleton key for doors made by Yale & Towne. Marked on one side Yale & Towne at the top with the Yale logo along the shaft. On the reverse, the top is marked solid steel. The key measures 2 5/8"l with a 3/4" long pin (insert). The bit has notches on each side near the bottom and two very small notches along the bottom.

This 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. Photos are of actual item you will receive.

Yale

Yale Lock began around 1840 under Linus Yale Sr. in Stamford, CT. It specialized in handmade high security bank locks at the time. In 1852, Linus' son joined the operation. In 1868, Henry Towne joined forces with Yale Jr. to become Yale & Towne. By 1894, Yale & Towne was a large name in the hardware industry and they purchased Branford Lock Works, incorporating some of their designs into their catalogues. In 2000, Assa Abloy acquired Yale but continues to produce under the Yale name.