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Hi Eileen, I have an Ed Roos Co. Cedar Chest that was my grandmothers, and one day it was just locked. I never had a key and I know my daughter was messing with the stuff in it and she closed it and it locked. Do you have any idea how I can get it open?? I can get you the serial number off the bottom if I need too. I spoke with my mom and uncle and they don't have any keys that might belong to it from Grandma. Please let me know, I need to get into it for some of my childrens special items. Thanks in advance. Barbara
Hi Barb
Nice to hear from you
So sorry this has happened.
My brother who was a locksmith for many years before his death always said this type of lock was never designed to keep a thief out. He could open these things in the blink of an eye.
So I am telling you any locksmith can do this for you and also provide you with a key so this does not happen again.
Just look in your phone book under locksmiths and get one close to you. It will save money if you take the chest to him, but they make house calls of course too.
I would not recommend you try to force the lock as it would be a shame to damage the chest.
Good Luck
Regards
Eileen
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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
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I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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