Help dating Padlock

[Jcmckay13]

I am New to Metal detecting and when i was out in the woods behind my house i dug up this old lock i did a little research but was unable to find any solid information to help date this lock. It appears to say Patent on the copper? piece. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

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[jewelerguy]

I really don't know jack about locks, but based on others I've seen, I'm going to say 1850's. Hopefully someone else here will chime in with a better ID

 

[thommo59]

By her a drink and talk nicely, then date her

 

[Jcmckay13]

Thanks Jewlerguy That Will help Narrow down my researching for now! and Thommo59 if only it was that easy!