Old tiny Padlock!

[pganjon]

Found this tiny padlock yesterday. Electrolosis took the loop off, too rusted and made of iron. The rest is brass and I can make out W W MT I think and a Pat date ending in 74. Not sure if 1874 or 1774. Thanks for looking! Paul

 

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[BagLady]

Looks like an old diary lock. Cute piece.

 

[against the wind]

Cool find

 

[jewelerguy]

Not sure if 1874 or 1774.

cool little lock. the first patent was issued in 1790, so it would have to be after that

 

[pganjon]

cool little lock. the first patent was issued in 1790, so it would have to be after that

Thank you! Paul

 

[lockster99]

WW&Co, William Wilcox and Co. 1874

 

[pganjon]

WW&Co, William Wilcox and Co. 1874

Awesome, Thank you very much! Paul

 

[treblehunter]

Locks are cool, nice find.

 

[texjim]

Cool lock..