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The people of San Francisco have always been suspicious of newcomers. In the early 1800’s, anyone who was not known by the Spanish governor of the area was required to show passports and agree to be placed under surveillance. Because of this distrust, it is no surprise that San Francisco is a city with a wealth of antique keys.

People used lock and key sets to secure almost everything from valuables to food. Some homes even had locks on bureaus for linens. The people of San Francisco were hard working and did not want any of their possessions stolen.

When collectors find original San Francisco antique keys, they are often dirty and damaged. Cleaning and caring for them must be made a top priority to increase the aesthetic appeal and value. Many locksmiths and antique dealers have the necessary equipment and training to clean, re-mint and replicate these valuable keys.

Finding a locksmith who specializes in antique keys and locks is vitally important, because even the smallest mistake can significantly decrease the value of the key. The best locksmith for the job has more than twenty years of experience with antique lock and key sets. Additionally, he should be bonded and insured.

While these experienced locksmiths are considerably more expensive than unskilled locksmiths or those who do not specialize rin antiques, they are usually well worth the fees. Many of these locksmiths are willing to travel to check out antique locks. Some of them even have the necessary equipment in a mobile workstation to fix antique locks anywhere.

You may find antique keys services in the following locations: