Skeleton Key Gothic Collection
by Paul Ward
Title
Skeleton Key Gothic Collection
Artist
Paul Ward
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Skeleton keys were common in both cabinetry and door locks in early Colonial America and remained in common usage within the United States through the 1940s, giving way after World War II to the pin tumbler lock. Most skeleton keys and their locks were formed of brass, although pewter was sometimes used as well. They were commonly available at hardware and other stores. Today, skeleton keys are associated with fine cabinetry. The types used in cabinetry rarely have double-acting levers and hence tend to be fairly insecure. Skeleton keys are also found in many vending machines, and handcuffs, etc., so that if one key gets lost, the item will still be able to unlock. They are widely used in hotels where customers often tend to misplace their keys or when services like housekeeping need to enter the hotel rooms. These keys are usually responsibilities of top officials because master keys in wrong hands can be destructive.
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May 10th, 2015
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