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Timed Auction: The Neville Blakey Lock Collection
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The Auction Centre
Harmby Road
Leyburn, North Yorkshire
DL8 5SG
United Kingdom
Timed Auction: The Neville Blakey Lock Collection

The Blakey Lock Collection, now up for auction, is unique. It covers almost every aspect of locks, from doors and safes to machinery. The collection includes the likes of a 16th Century Chest Lock from Loganbank in Scotland, a late 17th Century Dutch Door Lock, and a collection of locks removed from doors in Litchfield Cathedral, through to locks from public lavatories,  hospitals, castles, and aristocratic houses along with Victorian Chubb locks and a vast array of keys.

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Auction dates
Starts: Dec 19, 2025 12:00 PM GMT
Ends from: Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM GMT
Viewing dates
Jan 07, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT
Jan 08, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT
Jan 09, 2026 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT
Auction currency
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There are 176 lots within this auction
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A Hogwed Bicycle Pump Lock, with advertising card An 18th Century Wishbone Spring Latch, with
Lot 3
A Hogwed Bicycle Pump Lock, with advertising card An 18th Century Wishbone Spring Latch, with
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40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Counter Display for a Code Door Lock, with three original keys An Ingersoll Example, with
Lot 4
A Counter Display for a Code Door Lock, with three original keys An Ingersoll Example, with
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Seven Assorted Metal Padlocks, some with keys
Lot 5
Seven Assorted Metal Padlocks, some with keys
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An All Brass Union Padlock and Key, with four detainers and Butter's System, discontinued around
Lot 6
An All Brass Union Padlock and Key, with four detainers and Butter's System, discontinued around
55 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A George Price's Improved Patent Lock with Key, with decorative brass plaque numbered 212 with
Lot 7
A George Price's Improved Patent Lock with Key, with decorative brass plaque numbered 212 with
55 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Aubin A1 Guardian Safe Lock, mounted on an oak display board
Lot 8
An Aubin A1 Guardian Safe Lock, mounted on an oak display board
100 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Heavy Iron Safe Lock, with original warded key, double throw action, with two bolts 23cm by 21cm A
Lot 10
A Heavy Iron Safe Lock, with original warded key, double throw action, with two bolts 23cm by 21cm A
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Collection of 17th Century and Later Hinges, Iron Straps, Brackets and Door Handles, some from
Lot 11
A Collection of 17th Century and Later Hinges, Iron Straps, Brackets and Door Handles, some from
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Three 19th Century Oak-Cased Locks, comprising: an RH single-sided deadlock, with long pin and
Lot 12
Three 19th Century Oak-Cased Locks, comprising: an RH single-sided deadlock, with long pin and
140 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass Seven Lever Safe Lock, top and bottom shoot by Dennis Buggins of C.H Buggins, Willenhall,
Lot 13
A Brass Seven Lever Safe Lock, top and bottom shoot by Dennis Buggins of C.H Buggins, Willenhall,
160 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Four Metal Padlocks, probably from Kashmir
Lot 14
Four Metal Padlocks, probably from Kashmir
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50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Six Assorted Metal Padlocks and Assorted Keys
Lot 15
Six Assorted Metal Padlocks and Assorted Keys
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Whitfield Brass Safe Lock, numbered A13106, no key
Lot 16
A Whitfield Brass Safe Lock, numbered A13106, no key
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Two 19th Century Brass Octagonal Shaped Escutcheons, with circular pivoting doors, mounted on a
Lot 17
Two 19th Century Brass Octagonal Shaped Escutcheons, with circular pivoting doors, mounted on a
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An 1851 Cotterill Climax Detector Lock, with two keys, mounted on an oak display board
Lot 18
An 1851 Cotterill Climax Detector Lock, with two keys, mounted on an oak display board
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century Oak-Cased Lock, with original key, operable from one side only 40cm by 20.5cm
Lot 19
A 17th Century Oak-Cased Lock, with original key, operable from one side only 40cm by 20.5cm
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
17th Century and Later Metalwares, including: a set of three finely chiselled and engraved hinged
Lot 20
17th Century and Later Metalwares, including: a set of three finely chiselled and engraved hinged
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, stamped Ashworth & Kneens Patent Toboggan, latch bolt, with one brass
Lot 21
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, stamped Ashworth & Kneens Patent Toboggan, latch bolt, with one brass
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Early 18th Century Oak-Cased Door Lock, with finely warded key, the key stepped at a bit end to
Lot 22
An Early 18th Century Oak-Cased Door Lock, with finely warded key, the key stepped at a bit end to
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Fine Quality Brass Hall Door Lock, with rounded edges to the case, with original
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A 19th Century Fine Quality Brass Hall Door Lock, with rounded edges to the case, with original
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Three 19th Century Chubb Cabinet Box Locks, 1619900 with key, 1275749 with key and 46836 without key
Lot 24
Three 19th Century Chubb Cabinet Box Locks, 1619900 with key, 1275749 with key and 46836 without key
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Oak-Cased Stock Lock stamped John Shaw & Sons, mid 19th century 25cm by 16.5cm This particular
Lot 25
An Oak-Cased Stock Lock stamped John Shaw & Sons, mid 19th century 25cm by 16.5cm This particular
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A North African Trick Lock 12cm A D Shaped Shackle, 18th/19th century, badly rusted A Large Middle
Lot 27
A North African Trick Lock 12cm A D Shaped Shackle, 18th/19th century, badly rusted A Large Middle
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An LH Brass Rim Latch, four lever warded key, with one brass knob, bolt is deadlocked by key 16cm by
Lot 28
An LH Brass Rim Latch, four lever warded key, with one brass knob, bolt is deadlocked by key 16cm by
80 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, slide bolt and original key, warded tumbler action double throw 17.
Lot 29
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, slide bolt and original key, warded tumbler action double throw 17.
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Milner Seven Lever Square Safe Lock, on painted display stand
Lot 30
A Milner Seven Lever Square Safe Lock, on painted display stand
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Selection of Locks to include, An 18th Century Iron Rim Lock, with slide bolt and original bow
Lot 31
A Selection of Locks to include, An 18th Century Iron Rim Lock, with slide bolt and original bow
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Warded Rim Lock, with one original key and staple, slide bolt at bottom of case
Lot 32
A 19th Century Brass Warded Rim Lock, with one original key and staple, slide bolt at bottom of case
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Cotterill`s 1862 Wilson's Patent Lock, 19th century lozenge registration mark, with one original
Lot 33
A Cotterill`s 1862 Wilson's Patent Lock, 19th century lozenge registration mark, with one original
110 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Ten 18th Century and Later Iron Warded Keys
Lot 34
Ten 18th Century and Later Iron Warded Keys
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Aubin's Patent A1 Guardian Safe Lock, downward locking, with one original key, mounted on an
Lot 35
An Aubin's Patent A1 Guardian Safe Lock, downward locking, with one original key, mounted on an
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Display Lock, stamped E Cotterill & Co, patent Birmingham, with circular brass plaque
Lot 36
A 19th Century Display Lock, stamped E Cotterill & Co, patent Birmingham, with circular brass plaque
85 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Hobbs & Co Patent Protectors Lock, stamped CHEAPSIDE LONDON, with two keys 29cm by
Lot 37
A 19th Century Hobbs & Co Patent Protectors Lock, stamped CHEAPSIDE LONDON, with two keys 29cm by
1,600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Iron Lock, Spanish/French, 15th century, the bolt with slide and lock, shaped sheet metal in
Lot 38
An Iron Lock, Spanish/French, 15th century, the bolt with slide and lock, shaped sheet metal in
150 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Victorian Iron Padlock, with warded key, heavy hinge clasp and staple
Lot 39
A Victorian Iron Padlock, with warded key, heavy hinge clasp and staple
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Victorian Nickel-Plated Burns's Patent Bottle Lock, stamped THOMAS TURNER & CO, with key A Small
Lot 40
A Victorian Nickel-Plated Burns's Patent Bottle Lock, stamped THOMAS TURNER & CO, with key A Small
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70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Late 19th Century Brass and Steel Padlock, stamped E COTTERILL & CO, BIRMINGHAM, no key 11cm A
Lot 41
A Late 19th Century Brass and Steel Padlock, stamped E COTTERILL & CO, BIRMINGHAM, no key 11cm A
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Square Edged Brass Rim Deadlock, four lever, with large key 20cm by 12.5cm
Lot 42
A 19th Century Brass Square Edged Brass Rim Deadlock, four lever, with large key 20cm by 12.5cm
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Collection of 19th Century and Later Small Padlocks, mostly brass, some with keys
Lot 43
A Collection of 19th Century and Later Small Padlocks, mostly brass, some with keys
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Solid Block Safe Lock by John Tann, five lever with unusual curved ward dividing the levers (
Lot 46
A Solid Block Safe Lock by John Tann, five lever with unusual curved ward dividing the levers (
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Box Type Tester Lock, used to ensure blanks were exact in every detail necessary for large-scale
Lot 47
A Box Type Tester Lock, used to ensure blanks were exact in every detail necessary for large-scale
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Chatwood Brass Safe Lock, numbered 37249, with two keys A Chatwood Mark 1 Lockplate, No. 1519,
Lot 48
A Chatwood Brass Safe Lock, numbered 37249, with two keys A Chatwood Mark 1 Lockplate, No. 1519,
95 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Five Pairs of 19th Century and Later Steel Handcuffs, including screw key examples
Lot 49
Five Pairs of 19th Century and Later Steel Handcuffs, including screw key examples
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, signed in script to case, bolt stamped J.T Harwood, warded lock and
Lot 50
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, signed in script to case, bolt stamped J.T Harwood, warded lock and
160 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Huntley & Palmer Biscuit Tin, in the form of an old lock, the underside stamped HUNTLEY & PALMER
Lot 51
A Huntley & Palmer Biscuit Tin, in the form of an old lock, the underside stamped HUNTLEY & PALMER
50 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Hobbs & Co: A 19th Century Brass Six Lever Escutcheon, stamped HOBBS & CO, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON,
Lot 53
Hobbs & Co: A 19th Century Brass Six Lever Escutcheon, stamped HOBBS & CO, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON,
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Four Assorted Late Victorian Metal Money Boxes, three in the form of safes with hinged doors, the
Lot 54
Four Assorted Late Victorian Metal Money Boxes, three in the form of safes with hinged doors, the
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass Door Lock, circa 1860, with rounded edges to the case, four lever with key, slide turned
Lot 55
A Brass Door Lock, circa 1860, with rounded edges to the case, four lever with key, slide turned
300 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century Oak-Cased Lock, with original key, the case crudely hewn and adzed 67cm by 18cm
Lot 56
A 17th Century Oak-Cased Lock, with original key, the case crudely hewn and adzed 67cm by 18cm
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Box Lock, the oval plate stamped Richardson Esq, Limber House, An Early 20th
Lot 57
A 19th Century Box Lock, the oval plate stamped Richardson Esq, Limber House, An Early 20th
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 16th Century Ornate Chest Lock with Hasp, no key 26cm by 24cm
Lot 58
A 16th Century Ornate Chest Lock with Hasp, no key 26cm by 24cm
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An A.J Walker Unpickable Triumph Patent Brass Safe Lock, numbered 3886, with two keys A Safe Deposit
Lot 59
An A.J Walker Unpickable Triumph Patent Brass Safe Lock, numbered 3886, with two keys A Safe Deposit
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Five Assorted Locks, including: a polished iron example, probably German, circa 1850, bolt withdraws
Lot 61
Five Assorted Locks, including: a polished iron example, probably German, circa 1850, bolt withdraws
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Hobbs Patent Protector Lock, with two original keys, numbered 12, backplate fretted by factory,
Lot 62
A Hobbs Patent Protector Lock, with two original keys, numbered 12, backplate fretted by factory,
750 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
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