Antique Yale and Towne Post Office Box Spring Key September 14, 2013 jason Leave a comment Yale and Towne Post Office Box Key This is a Yale and Towne key that folds on a hinge. It was likely used as a lock out key for a post office box. It is marked “Stamford Yale & Towne Conn. U.S.A. MFG. CO.” The reverse of the key:
Antique Hinged Sewing Machine Key September 14, 2013 jason Leave a comment Hinged Sewing Machine Key This is a hinged sewing machine key patented on November 21, 1871 by Edward L Gaylord. The patent number is US121096 viewable here: https://www.google.com/patents/US121096?dq=november+21+1871+key&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pr00Ut6bFMmb2QWAg4CIDg&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAA Side view of the key: View showing the patent date of the key: