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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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Ten 18th Century and Later Iron Warded Keys
Lot 124
Ten 18th Century and Later Iron Warded Keys
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Two Hobb`s Eight Lever Safe Locks, no keys 44.5cm by 13cm
Lot 125
Two Hobb`s Eight Lever Safe Locks, no keys 44.5cm by 13cm
1,100 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Milners Safe Lock, numbered 195591 and stamped MILNER LIVERPOOL & LONDON, with cast brass name
Lot 126
A Milners Safe Lock, numbered 195591 and stamped MILNER LIVERPOOL & LONDON, with cast brass name
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Door Lock, circa 1860, warded lock with slide bolt on bottom edge of case,
Lot 127
A 19th Century Brass Door Lock, circa 1860, warded lock with slide bolt on bottom edge of case,
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Two Solid Brass Trick Puzzle Locks, with keys 6.5cm
Lot 128
Two Solid Brass Trick Puzzle Locks, with keys 6.5cm
30 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Detector Lock, stamped J DUCE MAKER RUXTONS LATE PATENT, with later key An 18th
Lot 129
A 19th Century Brass Detector Lock, stamped J DUCE MAKER RUXTONS LATE PATENT, with later key An 18th
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Cotterill Climax Brass Detector Lock, with original key A Whitfield Safe Lock, with key numbered
Lot 130
A Cotterill Climax Brass Detector Lock, with original key A Whitfield Safe Lock, with key numbered
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Gate or Grille Lock, circa 1860, one key, four lever 17cm by 12.5cm The bolt
Lot 131
A 19th Century Brass Gate or Grille Lock, circa 1860, one key, four lever 17cm by 12.5cm The bolt
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, no key 20cm by 10cm
Lot 132
A 19th Century Brass Rim Lock, no key 20cm by 10cm
140 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Safe Lock by Perry, contained within a hinged oak box with four combination lock
Lot 134
A 19th Century Safe Lock by Perry, contained within a hinged oak box with four combination lock
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Safe Lock, with key and detector, stamped 12, the brass lock stamped S WHITFIELD &
Lot 135
A 19th Century Safe Lock, with key and detector, stamped 12, the brass lock stamped S WHITFIELD &
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Hobbs Lock from a Milner Safe, circa 1863, with two keys numbered 102183 A Milner Brass Lock
Lot 136
A Hobbs Lock from a Milner Safe, circa 1863, with two keys numbered 102183 A Milner Brass Lock
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Group of Six 19th Century and Later Metal Padlocks, including a large steel example stamped
Lot 137
A Group of Six 19th Century and Later Metal Padlocks, including a large steel example stamped
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Four Assorted Brass Chubb Locks, three with keys, one example stamped 1ST ROYAL WARRANT PRINCE
Lot 138
Four Assorted Brass Chubb Locks, three with keys, one example stamped 1ST ROYAL WARRANT PRINCE
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Cotterill`s Detector Safe Lock and Key, numbered 931302 12.5cm by 9.5cm Another
Lot 139
A 19th Century Cotterill`s Detector Safe Lock and Key, numbered 931302 12.5cm by 9.5cm Another
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Nine Assorted Locks from Lichfield Cathedral, comprising: a simple warded mortice lock, with
Lot 140
Nine Assorted Locks from Lichfield Cathedral, comprising: a simple warded mortice lock, with
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Metal Portable Cash Box with Alarm, painted to simulate wood, the hinged lid enclosing a red-
Lot 141
A Metal Portable Cash Box with Alarm, painted to simulate wood, the hinged lid enclosing a red-
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Mid 19th Century Three Bolt Rim Lock, bearing brass label JOHN HARPER, with lift-up latch known as
Lot 142
A Mid 19th Century Three Bolt Rim Lock, bearing brass label JOHN HARPER, with lift-up latch known as
75 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Late 19th Century English Brass Rim Latch by Gibbons of Wolverhampton, note the projecting
Lot 143
A Late 19th Century English Brass Rim Latch by Gibbons of Wolverhampton, note the projecting
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Odell's French Brass Latch, patent dated October 31st 1778, complete with original key and
Lot 144
An Odell's French Brass Latch, patent dated October 31st 1778, complete with original key and
170 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Oak-Cased Plate Lock, brass bridge ward, one iron tumbler, shaped case at end, with key 35cm by
Lot 145
An Oak-Cased Plate Lock, brass bridge ward, one iron tumbler, shaped case at end, with key 35cm by
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Late 19th Century Solid Brass Lock, stamped ETAS 7cm An Unusual 19th Century Padlock, metal
Lot 146
A Late 19th Century Solid Brass Lock, stamped ETAS 7cm An Unusual 19th Century Padlock, metal
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An English 16th Century Circular Iron Chest Lock, of ornate and fretted form, no key or staple,
Lot 147
An English 16th Century Circular Iron Chest Lock, of ornate and fretted form, no key or staple,
45 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Wellington Brass Five Lever Latch Lock, with two small keys
Lot 148
A Wellington Brass Five Lever Latch Lock, with two small keys
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Oak-Cased Plate Lock, early 18th century, with simple collar wards and decorative iron bands,
Lot 149
An Oak-Cased Plate Lock, early 18th century, with simple collar wards and decorative iron bands,
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Chatwood Safe Lock, numbered 133376? A Chatwood Invaluable Safe Lock, numbered
Lot 150
A 19th Century Chatwood Safe Lock, numbered 133376? A Chatwood Invaluable Safe Lock, numbered
550 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Tuarg Padlock, with engraved brass body and iron key A 19th Century Ebonised Padlock,
Lot 151
A 19th Century Tuarg Padlock, with engraved brass body and iron key A 19th Century Ebonised Padlock,
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century Iron Door Lock, with draw back latch bolt inside, key operated but no key, spring and
Lot 152
A 17th Century Iron Door Lock, with draw back latch bolt inside, key operated but no key, spring and
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Brass Safe Lock Plate Cover, CHATWOOD PATENT LONDON MANCHESTER LEEDS WORKS BOLTON
Lot 153
A 19th Century Brass Safe Lock Plate Cover, CHATWOOD PATENT LONDON MANCHESTER LEEDS WORKS BOLTON
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century English Cabinet Door Lock, no key, with protruding barrel, draw back action only,
Lot 154
A 17th Century English Cabinet Door Lock, no key, with protruding barrel, draw back action only,
30 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Mid Century Brass Cheltwood Large Safe Lock, with detachable bit and large key Two 19th Century
Lot 155
A Mid Century Brass Cheltwood Large Safe Lock, with detachable bit and large key Two 19th Century
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 19th Century Hobbs Brass Cabinet Lock, with double barrel latch bolts from each side
Lot 156
A 19th Century Hobbs Brass Cabinet Lock, with double barrel latch bolts from each side
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Three Assorted Safe Locks, including two Milner examples (no keys)
Lot 157
Three Assorted Safe Locks, including two Milner examples (no keys)
360 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Oak Chest Fittings, including: an early 17th century chest lock, of snap self-locking type, with
Lot 158
Oak Chest Fittings, including: an early 17th century chest lock, of snap self-locking type, with
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Group of Six 19th Century Brass and Metal Padlocks, of varying sizes, including a Victorian Bramah
Lot 159
A Group of Six 19th Century Brass and Metal Padlocks, of varying sizes, including a Victorian Bramah
45 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Collection of 19th Century and Later Keys
Lot 160
A Collection of 19th Century and Later Keys
110 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Hobbs & Co Patent Protector Lock, numbered 30155 9cm by 9cm Another Square Lock, un-named,
Lot 161
A Hobbs & Co Patent Protector Lock, numbered 30155 9cm by 9cm Another Square Lock, un-named,
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A George Price Cut Away Demonstration Safe Lock, numbered 12965, with brass door handle and key
Lot 162
A George Price Cut Away Demonstration Safe Lock, numbered 12965, with brass door handle and key
500 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Chinese Chest Lock, with engraved and foliate decorated backplate, mounted on an oak display stand
Lot 164
A Chinese Chest Lock, with engraved and foliate decorated backplate, mounted on an oak display stand
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Three Middle Eastern Brass and Iron Decorative Locks, possibly from Kashmir
Lot 165
Three Middle Eastern Brass and Iron Decorative Locks, possibly from Kashmir
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Early 20th Century Display Stand, with original night latch lock, with two keys
Lot 166
An Early 20th Century Display Stand, with original night latch lock, with two keys
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Victorian Black Japanned Barrons Patent Padlock, stamped BARRONS VR, with key 12cm A 19th
Lot 167
A Victorian Black Japanned Barrons Patent Padlock, stamped BARRONS VR, with key 12cm A 19th
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Display Lock, with two keys, one of the original keys stamped W MARR, CHEAPSIDE LONDON
Lot 168
A Display Lock, with two keys, one of the original keys stamped W MARR, CHEAPSIDE LONDON
240 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century English Draw Back Lock, shaped back plate, warded lock with key outside, slide knob
Lot 169
A 17th Century English Draw Back Lock, shaped back plate, warded lock with key outside, slide knob
95 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Brass Rim Lock, stepped case and staple, with key, ornamental bow operable both sides (warded).
Lot 170
A Brass Rim Lock, stepped case and staple, with key, ornamental bow operable both sides (warded).
220 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An Aubin's Patent A1 Guardian Safe Lock, with triple action and three keys numbered 1, 2 and 3, each
Lot 171
An Aubin's Patent A1 Guardian Safe Lock, with triple action and three keys numbered 1, 2 and 3, each
190 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Cyrus Price Three Throw Brass Lock, three users have to operate their keys in sequence to open
Lot 172
A Cyrus Price Three Throw Brass Lock, three users have to operate their keys in sequence to open
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Mid 17th Century Large Iron Padlock, with square body and swinging detachable shackle, later key
Lot 173
A Mid 17th Century Large Iron Padlock, with square body and swinging detachable shackle, later key
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A Rare 17th Century Chest Lock, complete with three different keys bearing the letters V, S and F,
Lot 174
A Rare 17th Century Chest Lock, complete with three different keys bearing the letters V, S and F,
340 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Three George Price Brass Chest Locks, one with key A Brass Mortice Lock (4)
Lot 175
Three George Price Brass Chest Locks, one with key A Brass Mortice Lock (4)
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
An 18th Century Oak Iron-Bound Chest, the hinged lid carved and dated 1733 above a substantial
Lot 176
An 18th Century Oak Iron-Bound Chest, the hinged lid carved and dated 1733 above a substantial
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A 17th Century Iron Chest Lock, with twin bolt through decorated strap staples, the staple has two
Lot 178
A 17th Century Iron Chest Lock, with twin bolt through decorated strap staples, the staple has two
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
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