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Phoenix Antique Keys

Most of the antique keys found in Phoenix, Arizona are part of antique key collections. It is very rare to find functional antique keys in the area, unless they are part of a lock and key set on furniture found at an antique dealer or estate sale.

Keys were first introduced in Phoenix around 1865, when Fort McDowell was created to stop Native American uprisings. The military men stationed at the fort had small boxes with miniature locks and keys. In them, the men kept small mementos and pictures from home.

Soldiers often work the small key on a string necklace.
As the soldiers moved around on maneuvers, their keys would sometimes fall off and become lost. These lost keys become important parts of key collections, as many of them are carved with a name, initials or other personal information from the soldiers or their families.

When collectors find some of these personalized keys, they are often weathered and dirty. Cleaning them and caring for them becomes a top priority. Many locksmiths and Phoenix antique dealers have the proper equipment and training to clean, restore, re-mint and, in some cases, replicate the keys.

Finding a person who specializes in these services is of the utmost importance, as even a slight error can significantly decrease the value of the key. While there are some relatively new locksmiths that can care for these keys, the ideal locksmith has over twenty years experience, is bonded and insured. Higher value keys require much more experience than basic, run-of-the-mill antique keys.

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You may find antique keys services in the following locations: