Step into the world of antique restoration as we breathe life into a very rusty padlock found deep in the woods. Closed for many years, this old lock had been overtaken by rust and time. Through ...

Talismans of Protection from Chosŏn Korea: Antique Locks, Latches, and Key Charms Sept. 3 – Dec. 22, 2011 Talismans of Protections from Chosŏn Korea: Antique Lock, Latches, and Key Charms presents ...

Since 1977, owner Pete Delinski has accumulated a renowned collection of vintage locks and keys. To learn more about this cherished history, head down to the Rowayton Historical Society.

After some job searching, Stevens, now 24, has become an expert in the realm of antique lock repair for his job at Hippo Hardware & Trading Co. (1040 E Burnside St., 503-231-1444, hippohardware.com).

Bredemann’s shop has well over 500,000 keys in stock and plenty of parts available for fixing broken or antique locks. While still open to the idea of retirement, Bredemann’s current business ...

A key to one such lock, branded for the Chicago and North Western Transportation Co., will be sold Friday by Soulis Auctions in Lone Jack, Missouri.