Dominion Lock was formed by Sam, Alfred and Ruth Zion in the 1920's. It closed it doors in February 1985, putting 250 people out of work. Unican Security Systems Ltd. of Montreal and the Simpson Hardware Company of San Leandro, California fought a court battle to buy what remained of the firm.
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Sure send a picture, I'll add it to the post. I'm not sure airplanes have keys though?
ReplyDeleteGot an orange dominion lock co key cutter great condition not sure if they make these anymore
ReplyDeleteI found a key that a family member had on them when they died and would love help identifying what it could be used for. Could I send a photo?
ReplyDeleteThose keys are awful common and pretty much unidentifull but sure, send to gerald@vanwyngaarden.ca and I'll post it!
ReplyDeleteI sent you the images of the keys- thank you
ReplyDeleteJust found 1 my self in an old envelope
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it fits?
ReplyDeleteI'm a metal detectorist in British Columbia, I recently dug one of these up from a second world war rcaf dump, it's cool to see that the rcaf definitely used these.
ReplyDeleteHi! I am also a metal detectorist in the Netherlands. Today I found half a key from DL. Very curious now where it could came from.
DeleteI have a working Dominion door lock (still attached) but no key. I was wondering what happened to the company. I remember the keys from my childhood. Will probably order a Yale lock from England as a replacement which seems to have the same screw hole pattern. Can't seem to find an alternative anywhere else. A shame really.
ReplyDeleteJust obtained a near mint Dominion Lock Company Keys Cut 2 sided sign. It is very nice and has a unique shape.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Could you send a jpeg? I'll add it to the post! gerald@vanwyngaarden.ca
ReplyDeleteFound a key branded DL Australia while metal detecting in Sydney, NSW.
ReplyDeleteThere are a couple of companies called Dominion Lock Aust Pty Ltd registered in Australia.
Interesting, the companies must be related!
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ReplyDeleteThis link explains the connection between DL AUSTRALIA and Dominion Lock. Trademark owner is Kaba Ilco Inc of Canada. Kaba Ilco must have acquired the company or its trademark at some stage.
One of the joys of metal detecting is researching the finds. I've contacted Kaba Ilco to see what their connection to DL is. I'll let you know if your interested and am happy to provide a picture of the key for your blog if you'd like. Cheers
https://www.trademarkelite.com/australia/trademark/trademark-detail/400853/DOMINION-LOCK
I found a key when my dad passed away, it's small markings like a k towards the top and numbers on it how do I find out where it goes?
ReplyDeleteHere you can see a beautiful Key Cutting Machine made by Dominion Lock: https://youtu.be/mqu_VD-yMsY
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
I had an ironmonger & locksmith business in Abingdon U.K. I always used DL blanks as they were great quality and very accurately made.
ReplyDeleteI have one of these keys and the lock on my door!
ReplyDeleteI just got the Dominion Blank Key holder anyone know the value it’s 13 by 38.5 orange in colour with Dominion logo painted at top
ReplyDeleteDmprint@rogers.com any info would help