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Perpetuating the Master Key Myth

Posted by andersonlock Nov 21, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Lock and Locksmithing History  •  (0) Comments

Locksmiths would like to have to “go around and change everybody’s locks”…but of course it is a myth that there is one “key to the city” or “master key” that would open every lock!

Back in medieval times, however, they literally did have a “key to the city.”  Feudal lords protected their cities… Read More »

 
 

Hmmm…now who did this?

Posted by andersonlock Nov 15, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments

Happy Birthday, Jim!

When Jim stepped out for lunch today,
Rose and Cathy jumped at the chance to commemorate his birthday!

 
 

Wooden Locks and Wooden Keys

Posted by andersonlock Nov 11, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments

When I came across the internet link to the picture of the wooden locks, above, I was reminded of the wooden keys that “Andy” Anderson carved from a single piece of wood, pictured below, which hung in his son’s office for years. The keys are about ten inches long, and the key ring measures three… Read More »

 
 

Cortney and Devin at DHI in NYC

Posted by andersonlock Nov 02, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  News and Comments  •  (0) Comments

Cortney and Devin at Dorma Cocktail Party at DHI Convention

Cortney and Devin recently returned from New York City where they represented Anderson Lock at the Door & Hardware Institute’s 36th Annual Conference and Exposition. The two-day convention was held at the Javits Convention Center. From… Read More »