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  1. Aug 25, 2010, 07:37 PM
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    flintlock
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    Fur Trade era Padlock???

    Things are kinda slow right now but soon will be back too digging. Here is a neat Padlock I dug, it has a brass keyplate
    the shape of a crown with RW initials on both sides. Is Origin English or French How old Thanks.



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  2. Aug 25, 2010, 09:01 PM #2
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    Re: Fur Trade era Padlock???

    1830–1837.

    WR stands for William Rex, or King William IV of England.
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  3. Aug 25, 2010, 09:02 PM #3
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    Re: Fur Trade era Padlock???

    Rex is latin for King and the crown kinda gives it away
    cool find
    Kendall Tavern circa 1785
    "Refreshments for man and beast can be found within" -Jonas Kendall
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