Victorian Brooch & Old Padlock

[Dirtfish]

Victorian Brooch & Old Padlock

Some of my weekend finds.The nickel is an 1883 Liberty (very worn).Trying to date the lock.Saw an 1896 ad that showed the same lock (Yale& Towne-Terror)brass case.Any help?

 

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[MaineRelic]

Re: Victorian Brooch

I don't know about the lock but that Brooch is some nice !! MaineRelic.

 

[River Rat]

Re: Victorian Brooch

I agree with MaineRelic, that's one impressive brooch. Great finds

RR

 

[tuatara]

Re: Victorian Brooch & Old Padlock

Nifty Art Nouveau brooch I'm not sure about the lock. Might well be of the same time - around 1920's. I found 'Yale & Towne' lock 2 days ago. Does yours have Yale logo on the other side of it or Yale Junior stamp?

 

[Dirtfish]

Re: Victorian Brooch & Old Padlock

No Tuatara there are no markings on the back side.I found it at a site that was loaded with square nails & old bricks that had no markings.So , I figured that it is somewhat old but cannot date it exactly.It looks like it may have been painted black originally.How sure are you as to the time period for the brooch?

 

[tuatara]

Re: Victorian Brooch & Old Padlock

No Tuatara there are no markings on the back side.I found it at a site that was loaded with square nails & old bricks that had no markings.So , I figured that it is somewhat old but cannot date it exactly.It looks like it may have been painted black originally.How sure are you as to the time period for the brooch?

I assume it by the style. It is likely to be of 1900 - 1920. Very late Victorian or more probable Edwardian.
Just my opinion.

 

[cntrydncr1]

Re: Victorian Brooch & Old Padlock

nice broach! congrats

 

[Charlene]

Re: Victorian Brooch & Old Padlock

Love the brooch!!! Great find.