19th Century Mortise Lock Demonstration Model with Brass Knob and Skeleton Key k chin Set appears to retain fifteen

Set appears to retain fifteen glass thermometers along with a variety of original protective cases and carriers

The brand earned a recommendation from Good Housekeeping and that logo is proudly displayed here as well

This piece features a gorgeously detailed bass caught on a line

This trophy reads

Stylistic anomalies

19th Century Mortise Lock Demonstration Model with Brass Knob and Skeleton Key k chin Set appears to retain fifteenLarge hand assembled mortise lock displayed within a beveled wooden mounting block, featuring a brass knob, steel faceplate, and accompanying iron skeleton key. The lockplate's heavy gauge and visible rivets suggest a working or demonstrative mechanism, while the stationary knob and oversized mounting base indicate a presentation or teaching model rather than a functional door lock. Such pieces were often carried by traveling salesmen representing