Old brass combination lock, date??

[72cheyenne]

This lock was one that my granddad had when he was a kid. He was born in 1912 and this was the lock on the shed during his young years growing up. I still know the combination. Anyways, I have found lots of info on this lock company, but have not found the match for my lock. Was wondering the age of this lock and maybe even a ballpark value.

Overall size is: 2" wide by 3" tall

The hasp reads: MILLER LOCK CO. PHILA. U.S.A.

On the back I can make out: PATENT
(Unreadable dates)
(MILLER logo)
REG. U.S. PATENT OFF.

The face plate and dial are made of brass, as are the rivets holding it together. The back is steel.

Combination is: spin Left 2x to "7"
Right to "11"
Left to "8"
Right to "9" to open.

[Angelo]

Here's some Millers combination locks. D65?

http://www.vintagecombinationlocks.com/

Tony

[pippinwhitepaws]

hey cheyenne...nice pocket knife...

[retiree]

Thats a neat lock. I have never seen one with a clock face before.

[PBK]

Nice work, Tony!

From that link/page:

MILLER LOCK CO.
"STANDARD TIME"
PATENTS AUG. 25, 1908 NOV. 6, 1908 NOV. 29, 1910 TRADEMARK MILLER REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

Compare the design to these drawings for a lock patent issued on November 29, 1910:

http://www.google.com/patents?id=PeR..._pages&cad=0_1

[72cheyenne]

Thanks Angelo and PBK. I guess with a 1910 patent date it's manufacture must be from 1910-1925 era. Why didn't I find that link when I searched?

[TimC]

Nice lock.

TimC

[grafter]

i never saw one like that before....nice find