Lock Shows
The Lancaster Lock Show
Our next event is the Third Annual Lancaster Lock Show! It opens to the public in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 14, 2012. Learn more...
The Lancaster Lock Show is one of four major shows which take place in the United States annually.
In the United States it is common to meet the same core of people at every show. As you can see in the Gallery each lock collector / dealer has one or more tables to display their collection and / or items for sale. Since most collections consist of hundreds or even thousands of locks, you will typically see only a select subset of the collector's complete collection.
A variety of items will be found at the lock shows including; Railroadiana, antique and collectible padlocks, other types of rare and unusual locks, antique hardware, and antique door hardware.
Show Circuit
| Show | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Lock Show | Feb 4, 2012 | Hawthorne, CA, USA |
| Crossroads of America Lock Show | Apr 20-21, 2012 | Indianapolis, IN, USA |
| Lancaster Lock Show | Jul 13-14, 2012 | Lancaster, PA, USA |
| European Lock Collectors Meeting | Sep 21-23, 2012 | Vevey, Switzerland |
| Lock Museum of America Lock Show | Oct 6, 2012 | Terryville, CT, USA |
Please let us know of any other lock show that should be on this list.
Silent Auction
At Lancaster Lock Show
Give it your best shot to become the owner of one or more of the exquisite items on the 2012 show's silent auction block! On Saturday July 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM sharp, the gavel will come down (silently of course). All bids will be tallied, and the successful bidders will be announced at 2:30 PM. You do not need to be present to win.
The auction items are not defined yet for the 2012 show. Please check back in May 2012.
However you can browse the items auctioned off at last year's show by clicking on the thumbnail image below. Your browser will need to allow Pop-ups to view these images (Flash Player required).
Click image to browse last year's Silent Auction items.