Sargent Skeleton Key 8

Description

Sargent Skeleton Key 8

Skeleton key made by Sargent for use with doors. It is marked Sargent & Co. 8 on one side of the shaft and Pat May 15, 88 (1888) on the reverse. The key measures 2 3/4″l with a 3/4″ long pin (insert). A groove runs along the right side of the bit near the bottom. Notches on each side.

Some rust residue, but this should not affect functionality.

This item may be shippable.

This Sargent Skeleton Key 8 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.

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Sargent

Sargent Manufacturing was founded in 1857 in New Britain, Ct. by brothers Joseph, George and Edward Sargent. In 1864 they moved to New Haven, CT. They were a distributor for the Mallory Wheeler Company up until about 1882. Sargent Lock continues today under the ownership of Assa Abloy.