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Modesto, California experienced a population boom in 1870. Up until this time, pioneers found no need to try to lock doors or secure belongings with locks.
People began to feel the need to protect their belongings as the population grew. A good deal of the furniture and many doors made during the three decades following the boom had primitive locksets.

Settlers quickly discovered these locksets provided very little protection for their goods. They used keys called master keys which functioned much like keys of the same name that are common today. Both can open multiple locks, despite the actual lock tooth pattern.

Most of the furniture sold by Modesto antique dealers has a lockset. Sometimes, the key is not available. In such cases a qualified locksmith, or one with over 20 years of experience, can fashion a key for the lock.

A locksmith with portable tools may need to visit the location of the furniture may be the best way to get a key crafted, especially when dealing with large, bulky or heavy furniture. The locksmith may need to take the lock off the furniture to craft a key in a workshop with more equipment than the portable center.

Some basic antique keys are sold on the Internet. If only the appearance--and not the function--is important, a key purchased online may be the best, most cost effective option. However, the only way to insure the right fit for the lock is to visit a locksmith or Modesto, California antique keys dealer.

You may find antique keys services in the following locations: