A curated collection of resources for padlock and lock collectors, historians, and enthusiasts. Originally compiled by David J. Heuermann.
Collector Associations
- American Lock Collectors Association Contact: David Rankl — dlr41@aol.com
- Lock Collectors Association (British) Contact: Tony Beck — membership@lockcollectors.eu
- Locks & Keys (British) Contact: Richard Phillips — rphillips52@binternet.com
- West Coast Lock Collectors Association Contact: Richard Chenovick — rchenovick@cox.net
Curated Resource Links
American Lock Collectors Association
Andy’s Handcuff Collection
Antique Box Guide
Antique Door Knobs
Antique Lock Forum
Chubb Archive
Collecting Wilson Bohannan Locks — Scott Caley
Cooper Hewitt Museum — Keys & Locks
Craig Curtis
Daniel Julius — Locks and Keys
D.R. Lock Restoration and Repair (UK)
Eran Landau Lock Collection
Gazetteer of the Variety of Locks
Historical Safe Locks and Keys
History of Locks Forum
Key, Lock and Lantern
Lexicon of Locks and Keys
Lock Collectors Hall of Fame
Lockcollectors Review — Syd Waterman
Lock Museum of America
Lock Museum of Orange County
Marshall Best Security Corp.
Old Locks
Pacific Railroad Antiques
Plumb Farm Workshops
Railroad Collectors Association
Railroadiana Online
Railway Mail Service Library — Dr. Frank Scheer
Schofield’s Automotive and Lock Auctions
The First Internet Lock Museum
Tway’s Wilson Bohannan Padlock Collection
United Locksmith Blog
Links originally compiled by David J. Heuermann. Some external sites may no longer be active. If you find a broken link or would like to suggest an addition, please contact us.