Re: 48 Packard keys
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/12/17 10:56:32
Eric, thanks for the images, a very nice set of keys. Your keys are original B&S keys and obviously not cut from blanks, but not the original Packard keys that were supplied with your car when new, more likely a duplicate set purchased from the dealer or a locksmith. On the original keys I showed in Post #2, "Packard Motor Car Co." also appears on the flip side.
At various times Packard offered or supplied "special" keys with a more ornamental design and head; 23rd series Custom 8s were available with such keys, and I expect such special keys were often made available by dealers for other years and models. The one most commonly seen has a gold finish and the head of the key is in the shape of the Packard crest with a cast-in loop for a key ring, I have an image of that key somewhere, perhaps from an accessory catalog? Just for interest here's the special key set provided with the 54 Panthers.
Also, a bit off topic, but here's a neat little leather key fob from the late 20s. Anyone have one?
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At various times Packard offered or supplied "special" keys with a more ornamental design and head; 23rd series Custom 8s were available with such keys, and I expect such special keys were often made available by dealers for other years and models. The one most commonly seen has a gold finish and the head of the key is in the shape of the Packard crest with a cast-in loop for a key ring, I have an image of that key somewhere, perhaps from an accessory catalog? Just for interest here's the special key set provided with the 54 Panthers.
Also, a bit off topic, but here's a neat little leather key fob from the late 20s. Anyone have one?
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