Hiatt question - darby 104 and darby 104 version 2

Would anyone be able to tell me what the difference (other than the smaller size) between the Hiatt darby 104 (Hiatt Best, Warranted Wrought) and the version 2 of the 104 (just says Hiatt and Brittish made. I'd like to know why Hiatt came out with this smaller size one if anyone happens to know.

The key to my 104 version 2 is stamped only with the number 107, which makes me wonder why the name Hiatt isn't on it and also why the number 107.
The key is a perfect match tho, the material and patina are the same as the cuff. It is rounded, not the 'spade' shape.

Also, which one is more collectable.

Thank you,

DMR

The cuff marked British Made is newer. That stamping came post WWI in the 1920s.

I don't think there is much significance in the lack of a name on the key. I have more unmarked ones, than I have marked ones.

As to which cuff is more collectable. Why choose? Both would be nice to have, but the one that does not say British Made is older.

Joe

Would anyone be able to tell me what the difference (other than the smaller size) between the Hiatt darby 104 (Hiatt Best, Warranted Wrought) and the version 2 of the 104 (just says Hiatt and Brittish made. I'd like to know why Hiatt came out with this smaller size one if anyone happens to know.

The key to my 104 version 2 is stamped only with the number 107, which makes me wonder why the name Hiatt isn't on it and also why the number 107.
The key is a perfect match tho, the material and patina are the same as the cuff. It is rounded, not the 'spade' shape.

Also, which one is more collectable.

Thank you,

DMR

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Thanks for the info Joe. Much appreciated.

Dan