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Re: Coventry Auction 25/11/18

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:12 pm
by tdmnick
badpenny wrote: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:53 pm When I looked at the nickels I was astonished at the number of them which were solid silver, probly'
That makes no cents... :lol:

Re: Coventry Auction 25/11/18

Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:36 am
by watlingman
Hi everyone,
reference to the Coventry auction last week, is the person on here who sold lot 128 a Mills QT chevron machine? Just a longshot, as it came with no keys which I knew, but was wondering if they have turned up anywhere as I would like to have kept the genuine Mills lock. Just grasping at straws but if you don't ask! Just send me a personal message if you can help, thanks.

Re: Coventry Auction 25/11/18

Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:08 am
by jra
Try not to drill the lock, a new one will cost you £200 plus (if you can find one).
JRA.

Re: Coventry Auction 25/11/18

Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:37 am
by coppinpr
I'm assuming its not the usual Mills lock with the snake key? They are only about £65.

Re: Coventry Auction 25/11/18

Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:49 am
by watlingman
They have a snake key but are totally different to the usual Mills locks. I will see if this picture uploads! The lock's open so it's no big issue to get it rekeyed, it's just that I'm fussy and want a Mills key not a shiny steel one!

Re: Coventry Auction 25/11/18

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:18 am
by coppinpr
If hes still going(i think he is but was never easy to access) mr slot in the usa was cutting mills keys on original blanks a few years ago(i sent the lock to him) but couldnt say if hes still able to do that,

I wasnt at coventry but the front mills lock sold there looked a lot like the type your after,went i think for £60

Re: Coventry Auction 25/11/18

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:59 am
by brigham
The CAM Automatics 'flasher' lot 107 (The Tankard) was a snip!
If the buyer wants to turn a quick profit...