Ministry of Works Meter Lock, Lowe & Fletcher
I just got this in an ebay auction for £6.74 including shipping
This is what the seller has to say about it
Thanks for looking at this Vintage Ministry of Works Meter Lock, in solid Brass, made by one of the UK's leading Lock Manufacturers ,Lowe & Fletcher from the West Midlands (who, by the way, are still going strong)
It dates from the early 50's, and has never been used...it is still in its original brown wrapping paper !!
Unfortunately, there is no key for this,...apparently they are as rare as hens teeth !!
Still, it's a fabulous quality item of interest to Lock Historians, collectors, or anyone who loves old stuff !
It measures 5cm by 3 cm
The Ministry of Works was a Government department set up after WW2 to help coordinate the rebuilding of the social and business infrastructure. It underwent several name changes before finally being closed down in , I think 1968.
He has a few more for sale, buy it now for £8.00 (not including shipping) and one in auction starting bid £4.99
When it arrives i will take some pics and do a picking video and if I can find a key that fit's it i will try to impression a key.