Tool What is it?

[Guest JadeInCali]

Several years ago, I was given this object from my uncle's estate.  My guess is it is a locksmith's key gauge for older cars.  Here are links to some pictures.  Any chance someone could tell me what it is and perhaps what it would be worth?

 

 

 

Thank you in advance.

--j

[parrts]

I had a complete, or so I thought United Motors Service key cutting kit from the early 1930's but nothing like your tool shown. No question that it has something to do with automotive locks and keys.

Hank

[Joe in Canada]

I have a couple of these key cutters that have been sitting for years but never used them. Plus have a bag of parts for them also. Used to see the two guys at Hershey using these key cutters. Now all you see is the guys cutting keys with a grinding wheel making an exact copy of your worn out key. I had a key cut at Hershey two years ago that ended up in the scrap bin. I also have a tool for measuring the tumbler depth by measuring the key but nothing like yours.