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[9volt]

found this bout a month ago also. its a lock but i cant seem to find any info bout it....any clues?

[TreasureTales]

If the cross (saltire) on the reverse of the lock had originally been painted red, it might resemble the Flag of St. Patrick. See this link for an overview http://www.doyle.com.au/st_pats_flag.htm

Other than that, I don't know what it means or where it was made. Where did you find it, anywhere near Boston or any other city that has a large Irish population?

[PBK]

It's the case of a warded brass padlock dating from around 1890-1910. "Red Cross" was just a brand or model name; the lock has no connection to the organization of the same name. The design on the other side of the case has no special significance and is simply decorative as well; various "X" patterns were commonly used on warded locks of the period. This particular lock is listed in Arnall's The Padlock Collector, 6th Ed.: #13, "Warded Part 3," pp. 264, 266. Arnall values the lock at $15 in good condition; however, it's not unusual for it to bring more.

[9volt]

If the cross (saltire) on the reverse of the lock had originally been painted red, it might resemble the Flag of St. Patrick. See this link for an overview http://www.doyle.com.au/st_pats_flag.htm

Other than that, I don't know what it means or where it was made. Where did you find it, anywhere near Boston or any other city that has a large Irish population?

i found it in urbana illinois at a site that once had some old houses on it but my sons school now owns the land,as far as any irish population goes one can only guess. thanks for the info tho

[9volt]

It's the case of a warded brass padlock dating from around 1890-1910. "Red Cross" was just a brand or model name; the lock has no connection to the organization of the same name. The design on the other side of the case has no special significance and is simply decorative as well; various "X" patterns were commonly used on warded locks of the period. This particular lock is listed in Arnall's The Padlock Collector, 6th Ed.: #13, "Warded Part 3," pp. 264, 266. Arnall values the lock at $15 in good condition; however, it's not unusual for it to bring more.

dude i need to have a search engine that has the same knowledge as you, and the rest of these guys on here....anybody lookin for a search engine job?

[TreasureTales]

That PBK is phenomenal!! What an encyclopedic amount of information he has at his disposal. VERY IMPRESSIVE.

[hollowpointred]

very very cool! and yes.....PBK is quite amazing! are you sure youre name isnt mark parker PBK?

[TreasureTales]

very very cool! and yes.....PBK is quite amazing! are you sure youre name isnt mark parker PBK?

That's funny because I was thinking the exact same thing yesterday!!!!!