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Timed Auction: The Neville Blakey Lock Collection
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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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Five Assorted Brass Padlocks, including L&F five lever, with key, a small brass padlock stamped
Lot 63
Five Assorted Brass Padlocks, including L&F five lever, with key, a small brass padlock stamped
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40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Safe Lock, possibly Thomas Turner, six lever detector, improved patent, with key numbered 34278
Lot 64
A Safe Lock, possibly Thomas Turner, six lever detector, improved patent, with key numbered 34278
95 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Mortice Lock, no key, no end plate, with slidable inside, removed from Egerton Hall A Hobbs Four
Lot 65
A Mortice Lock, no key, no end plate, with slidable inside, removed from Egerton Hall A Hobbs Four
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Early 19th Century Steel Cash Box, with hinged lid and red-painted interior, with key Self-
Lot 66
An Early 19th Century Steel Cash Box, with hinged lid and red-painted interior, with key Self-
45 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Four 19th Century Padlocks, of assorted sizes, three without keys, the largest ebonised example with
Lot 67
Four 19th Century Padlocks, of assorted sizes, three without keys, the largest ebonised example with
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Collection of Mostly 19th and 20th Century Padlocks, including five combination padlocks, a hold
Lot 68
A Collection of Mostly 19th and 20th Century Padlocks, including five combination padlocks, a hold
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Very Large 19th Century Brass Five Lever Padlock by J Hodges, with original key 20cm high
Lot 69
A Very Large 19th Century Brass Five Lever Padlock by J Hodges, with original key 20cm high
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Ten 18th Century and Later Iron Warded Keys
Lot 70
Ten 18th Century and Later Iron Warded Keys
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Collection of Assorted Metal Padlocks, to include Persian, Kashmiri and Moroccan examples
Lot 71
A Collection of Assorted Metal Padlocks, to include Persian, Kashmiri and Moroccan examples
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An 18th Century English Wrought Iron Kettle Tilt, the pivoting hook with a scrolled frame and sprung
Lot 72
An 18th Century English Wrought Iron Kettle Tilt, the pivoting hook with a scrolled frame and sprung
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass-Cased Hall Door Rim Lock, heavily built, slide knob inside, key outside to
Lot 73
A 19th Century Brass-Cased Hall Door Rim Lock, heavily built, slide knob inside, key outside to
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass Four Lever Latch by A Brown, Birmingham, with inside knob, can be fastened back by pin on
Lot 74
A Brass Four Lever Latch by A Brown, Birmingham, with inside knob, can be fastened back by pin on
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass Upright RH Rim Sash Lock, no key, with finely ornamented cast brass case, nozle protruding
Lot 75
A Brass Upright RH Rim Sash Lock, no key, with finely ornamented cast brass case, nozle protruding
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Solid Brass Safe Door Handle, probably Victorian A Brass Chubb, London Safe Escutcheon A Victorian
Lot 76
A Solid Brass Safe Door Handle, probably Victorian A Brass Chubb, London Safe Escutcheon A Victorian
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Tucker & Reeves Powder Proof Safe Lock, number 37974, mounted on an oak stand with cast brass name
Lot 79
A Tucker & Reeves Powder Proof Safe Lock, number 37974, mounted on an oak stand with cast brass name
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Lock by George Price, Safe Maker, with original key stamped GEORGE PRICE
Lot 80
A 19th Century Brass Lock by George Price, Safe Maker, with original key stamped GEORGE PRICE
170 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Twelve Assorted Warden Keys, 18th century and later
Lot 81
Twelve Assorted Warden Keys, 18th century and later
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Six Assorted Brass and Iron Locks, comprising: a Barron's lock, patent dated 31st October 1778,
Lot 82
Six Assorted Brass and Iron Locks, comprising: a Barron's lock, patent dated 31st October 1778,
45 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Iron Latch, Dutch, late 17th century, with finely fretted and repousse engraved foliate
Lot 84
An Iron Latch, Dutch, late 17th century, with finely fretted and repousse engraved foliate
100 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Safe Slam Lock, numbered 11427, with key 11cm by 11cm A Chubb Patent Lock,
Lot 85
A 19th Century Brass Safe Slam Lock, numbered 11427, with key 11cm by 11cm A Chubb Patent Lock,
85 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Heavy Plate Lock, LH, 17th/18th century, all parts handmade and separately mounted in the block,
Lot 86
A Heavy Plate Lock, LH, 17th/18th century, all parts handmade and separately mounted in the block,
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 16th Century French Chest Lock, no staple, no key, with intricate mechanism and rivets decorated
Lot 87
A 16th Century French Chest Lock, no staple, no key, with intricate mechanism and rivets decorated
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An 18th Century Black-Painted Dome-Top Metal Trinket or Cash Box, with triangular form loop handle
Lot 88
An 18th Century Black-Painted Dome-Top Metal Trinket or Cash Box, with triangular form loop handle
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Five Assorted Safe Locks, including one Chubb example numbered 802910, no keys
Lot 89
Five Assorted Safe Locks, including one Chubb example numbered 802910, no keys
460 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass Rim Lock, with slide bolt at bottom and pair of brass knobs, no key 19.5cm by 10.5cm A
Lot 90
A Brass Rim Lock, with slide bolt at bottom and pair of brass knobs, no key 19.5cm by 10.5cm A
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Banbury Iron Lock, circa 1700, mounted in an oak block, no key 31cm by 21cm A Similar Banbury
Lot 91
A Banbury Iron Lock, circa 1700, mounted in an oak block, no key 31cm by 21cm A Similar Banbury
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Barge Lock and Key, stamped E MORROW & SON LIMEHOUSE 12.5cm
Lot 92
A 19th Century Barge Lock and Key, stamped E MORROW & SON LIMEHOUSE 12.5cm
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Small Black and Leather Cash Box by Miller, Bristol, with Bramah London lock and key 15cm by
Lot 93
A Small Black and Leather Cash Box by Miller, Bristol, with Bramah London lock and key 15cm by
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Early 19th Century Steel, Wrought Iron and Brass Latch, complete with original brass drop handles
Lot 94
An Early 19th Century Steel, Wrought Iron and Brass Latch, complete with original brass drop handles
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Mid 18th Century Iron Door Lock, with shaped plate, with mounted cut through decorative serpent
Lot 95
A Mid 18th Century Iron Door Lock, with shaped plate, with mounted cut through decorative serpent
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass and Nickel Plated Warded Tumbler Lock by Hobbs, with side knob operated by ornamental lever,
Lot 96
A Brass and Nickel Plated Warded Tumbler Lock by Hobbs, with side knob operated by ornamental lever,
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Hobbs & Co Patent Protector Lock, this lock has more space than usual with iron block, levers
Lot 97
A Hobbs & Co Patent Protector Lock, this lock has more space than usual with iron block, levers
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Ratner-Patent Changeable Combination Safe Lock, with two keys stamped RATNER SAFE and numbered
Lot 98
A Ratner-Patent Changeable Combination Safe Lock, with two keys stamped RATNER SAFE and numbered
360 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Substantial Chubb Strongroom Door Lock and Key, the centre wheel (knob operated) throws out
Lot 99
A Substantial Chubb Strongroom Door Lock and Key, the centre wheel (knob operated) throws out
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Six Cotterill`s Acme Lock Keys
Lot 100
Six Cotterill`s Acme Lock Keys
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Early 20th Century Combination Lock, The Hyngart
Lot 101
An Early 20th Century Combination Lock, The Hyngart "Burglarfoil", with original instruction
55 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century Wooden-Cased Door Lock, with original key, barrel projection to an offset pin from
Lot 102
A 17th Century Wooden-Cased Door Lock, with original key, barrel projection to an offset pin from
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Two Large 18th Century Iron Padlocks, no keys 15cm and 12cm
Lot 103
Two Large 18th Century Iron Padlocks, no keys 15cm and 12cm
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 16th Century English Simple Iron Door Lock, with key operable on both sides, complete with key
Lot 104
A 16th Century English Simple Iron Door Lock, with key operable on both sides, complete with key
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Square Edged Rim Lock, no key, warded lock, swing escutcheon inside, slide knob
Lot 105
A 19th Century Brass Square Edged Rim Lock, no key, warded lock, swing escutcheon inside, slide knob
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Twin Spring Bolt Latch, probably French, 17th century, with fine engraving to end cover plate
Lot 106
A Twin Spring Bolt Latch, probably French, 17th century, with fine engraving to end cover plate
240 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Safe Lock by Richard M. Lord, Victoria Safe & Lock Works, Wolverhampton, number 61876425, thief
Lot 107
A Safe Lock by Richard M. Lord, Victoria Safe & Lock Works, Wolverhampton, number 61876425, thief
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Two Large 18th Century Iron Padlocks, no keys 17.5cm and 17cm
Lot 108
Two Large 18th Century Iron Padlocks, no keys 17.5cm and 17cm
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Two Early 18th Century Iron Warded Keys A Later Example (3) Provenance: One from Gisburn Park (
Lot 110
Two Early 18th Century Iron Warded Keys A Later Example (3) Provenance: One from Gisburn Park (
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Collection of 19th Century and Later Brass and Metal Padlocks, some with keys A Victorian
Lot 111
A Collection of 19th Century and Later Brass and Metal Padlocks, some with keys A Victorian
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Device for Downward Locking Safe Locks, to prevent opening even if lock levers were inoperable, in
Lot 113
A Device for Downward Locking Safe Locks, to prevent opening even if lock levers were inoperable, in
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Three Chatwood Brass Locks, to include: a safe lock number 58895, with two keys a double bitted safe
Lot 114
Three Chatwood Brass Locks, to include: a safe lock number 58895, with two keys a double bitted safe
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Double Bitted
Lot 115
A 19th Century Double Bitted "Kromer" Safe Lock, patent granted to Theodore Kromer of Freiburg-
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Oak-Cased Plate Lock, finished black, the bolt stamped PATENT 8265, with original key
Lot 116
A 19th Century Oak-Cased Plate Lock, finished black, the bolt stamped PATENT 8265, with original key
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Six Assorted Brass Padlocks, to include: a small 19th century English brass padlock, with key
Lot 117
Six Assorted Brass Padlocks, to include: a small 19th century English brass padlock, with key
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass Rim Lock, with original key, warded, tumbler action 20cm by 10cm A Brass Two Lever Rim Lock,
Lot 118
A Brass Rim Lock, with original key, warded, tumbler action 20cm by 10cm A Brass Two Lever Rim Lock,
120 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Thirteen Assorted 19th and 20th Century Metal and Brass Padlocks
Lot 119
Thirteen Assorted 19th and 20th Century Metal and Brass Padlocks
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Metal Plate Lock, mounted in an oak case, specially shaped key, key one side only, no key supplied
Lot 120
A Metal Plate Lock, mounted in an oak case, specially shaped key, key one side only, no key supplied
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century German Iron Chest Lock, through bolt with domed cover over pin housing 23cm by 24cm
Lot 121
A 17th Century German Iron Chest Lock, through bolt with domed cover over pin housing 23cm by 24cm
100 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Iron Door Lock, German, probably late 17th century, with ornamented scrollwork of latch bar
Lot 122
An Iron Door Lock, German, probably late 17th century, with ornamented scrollwork of latch bar
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Chubb Six Lever Detector Lock, circa 1840, in steel case, numbered 488420, no key An 1850's
Lot 123
A Chubb Six Lever Detector Lock, circa 1840, in steel case, numbered 488420, no key An 1850's
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
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