Antique Keys

B&B Locksmiths Oxford can help with antique key cutting, old key replacement and suitable keys for older locks, period doors, furniture, cabinets, cupboards, desks, boxes, gates and some safes across Oxford and Oxfordshire.

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Antique keys are often used with older locks that can vary greatly in shape, size and design. Unlike many modern keys, old keys and furniture keys may need careful checking, matching, adjustment or hand finishing to help them work correctly.

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Older locks can be more delicate than modern locks, especially if they are worn, stiff, rusty, damaged or have not been used for many years. Using the wrong key or forcing a poorly fitted key can damage the lock, so it is important that the key and lock are checked carefully.

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Antique keys are often required when an original key has been lost, a spare key is needed, a piece of furniture has been inherited, an old cabinet or desk needs opening, or a period lock needs to be brought back into use.

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Where possible, a replacement antique key may be matched from an existing key, lock or key type. In some cases, the lock may also need checking, cleaning or servicing to make sure the new key works smoothly without damaging the mechanism.

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B&B Locksmiths Oxford can advise on suitable antique key cutting and replacement keys for a range of older locks and furniture. Please contact us before arranging key cutting so we can confirm whether we can help with your key type, lock or item.

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For antique key cutting, old key replacement, furniture keys, cabinet keys, desk keys or period lock advice in Oxford, contact B&B Locksmiths Oxford for a careful and practical local locksmith service.