Finding Keys to Fit Murphy Chests?

May 22, 2018

Getting a Key for a Murphy Cedar Chest - cedar chest with a bottom drawer I have acquired this beautiful chest and would like to know more about it. Any help is appreciated. I do not have the key, but was able to get it open and would also like to know if I can still get a key for it.

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Pghgirl40
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May 23, 20181 found this helpful

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My three cents worth...suggestions...

There are places online that specialize in antique keys for all sorts of chests, cabinets, etc. Google the name of the chest + keys and you will find a bunch of options. If one is local to you...that is the best choice.

Also if you have a reputable antique dealer you know/trust...she/he may have sources as I know they run into this situation all the time.

My late father used to make his own keys for old banks and such...if you are at all handy, there are YouTube videos on how to make your own keys. You can find them by Googling How to make a key blank for an antique / vintage lock

Enjoy the piece! It is very cool that you will donate it someday to help the furry kids of the world! That is awesome!!!

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Question: Getting a Key for a Murphy 19 Cedar Chest?

lilone4us2001

October 18, 2017

I'm in need of a key for a Murphy 19 cedar chest! Anyone know where I can get one? Help!

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Finding a key to an older cedar chest may be akin to finding a needle in a haystack.

Occasionally there will be cedar chest keys listed for sale on eBay but as a general rule no one will know the number so it may or may not fit.

I believe your only choice would be to contact a local key shop and see if they have a mobile unit that could make a key like this.
Some key shops have what is called skeleton keys and they may have a generic key for you to try.
Most likely, your key would have to specially made and that means "money" but it may still be worth a try.
You may be able to visit shops in your area and look at their cedar chests and see if they have a similar chest with a key for you to copy.

There is not a lot of history about the Murphy cedar chest company but I believe it went out of business in 2004.
These were usually called the "poor people's hope chest" as they were usually less costly then a Lane.

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Here is a site that might be able to give you some advice.

www.antiquekeys.net/

I also know that a lot of antique stores have old keys. You might be able to find one there. I'm not sure if you need a coded key or if it is a generic skeleton type key.

Good luck and let us know what you find out.

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Question: Keys for Murphy Cedar Chest?

October 7, 2011

My wife has an old Murphy Cedar Chest #4045. She has lost the key for the lock. We have checked locally with a locksmith and they do not carry the blanks. Does any one know where I might obtain a key or a blank? I have searched the web without results.

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