This is why I dont throw stuff out

[granthansen]

This is why I don't throw stuff out

I still have a bucket full of finds from a Mount Holly, NJ hunt to go through, but this particular fine is from our Lancaster, MA trip. When I unearthed it, it was a big clump of nothing caked with very hard dirt. So, it's been soaking in apple cider vinegar for about 3 weeks and I've been able to scrape the mud off to reveal what looks like an old pad lock. Anyone seen one this shape? It's not solid... I took a pic from the side so you can see where the metal separates. Anyway, thanks for looking!

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[romeo-1]

Yep...that's an old one!

 

[bill from lachine]

That's definitely an oldie.....I've seen similar ones posted over the years and I've heard the term smoke house lock used before....not sure if that's what yours would be or not.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[granthansen]

That's a great tip. I'll google it. Thanks!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Nice old padlock - congratulations! I found one identical to that, circa 1850-1860. Soak it in apple cider vinegar for about 2 weeks and you'll be amazed at how the rust falls off. Here's the one I found:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/todays-finds/261562-can-anyone-date-padlock.html

 

[Erik in NJ]

Antique Vtg Old Wrought Iron Lever Heart Shaped Padlock Barrel Skeleton Key | eBay

 

[kuger]

Nice old padlock - congratulations! I found one identical to that, circa 1850-1860. Soak it in apple cider vinegar for about 2 weeks and you'll be amazed at how the rust falls off. Here's the one I found:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/todays-finds/261562-can-anyone-date-padlock.html

Thats exactly what they date to...we find them quite frequently.Nice!

 

[granthansen]

Nice old padlock - congratulations! I found one identical to that, circa 1850-1860. Soak it in apple cider vinegar for about 2 weeks and you'll be amazed at how the rust falls off. Here's the one I found:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/todays-finds/261562-can-anyone-date-padlock.html

That's exactly it!! Thanks!!!

 

[granthansen]

Antique Vtg Old Wrought Iron Lever Heart Shaped Padlock Barrel Skeleton Key | eBay

Thanks Erik. Cool to see it in this condition.