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Please tell me more about this hollow barrel key. The only marks appear to be a “12” and a small “4” at 3 o’clock, and perhaps a larger “4” at 6 o’clock, all on the same side. There are three scratches or marks and since they are on both sides they may have been added. Based on the shape, I...

I found this plate in a public park (WI) that's never been search and that I think was formerly a dump. I have found no old coins in this park, so it's been difficult to date, but have found lots of horse tack, harmonica reeds, and an amazing railroad lock that I believe dates to the late 1800s...

Found this lock along with several other items in my grandparents old barn. Will focus on this lock for the moment, but hoping I could go through some other items I found to pick your brains to figure out. So I haven't been able to find any marking other than the "PAT JULY 13, 1897". I'm sure I...

Snow and ice still around here, but so was cabin fever, so I slogged half a mile through cutover, ice, and mud to this old chimney. Found tons of old iron pieces plus these three--an old smokehouse lock and two whatsits. I'm sure someone out there has some answers!<br> <br> Thanks! P.S. Tried...

Snow and ice still around here, but so was cabin fever, so I slogged half a mile through cutover, ice, and mud to this old chimney. Found tons of old iron pieces plus these three--an old smokehouse lock and two whatsits. I'm sure someone out there has some answers! Thanks!

My son found this small lock recently. It say's "TUMBLER" on the face. It also has 2 Stars on the face. On the cover, there is clearly a Crown and "VR" on it. I have found other locks on the web with VR on it but they don't have "Tumbler" on it and I could not find any info on the maker...

UPDATING: This might be a Japanese Kaidan-dansu / Tansu chest. --Today I found this nice handmade wood box. Has a unique brass butterfly lock with keyhole cover. It has a long key with catch-and-pull mechanism to lock and unlock. I think this is a "trick lock". The top detaches from...

I just started metal detecting. I found this site using old area maps and historical literature about this Area. The history dates as far back as the 1400's but I was only able to search for a short period of time from 1734 to the early to mid 1800's . This being my first hunt as well as my...

While metal detecting along an old, abandoned rail bed, I found a Wilson Bohannan lock. Cleaned it up a bit, and discovered it was manufactured sometime in the early 1900s. If anyone can provide additional details from the pics, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

It was warm yesterday and the ice is out so I went down to the river to try the shallow areas with my scoop. Within minutes one of my boots started leaking, so it was back to the shore. I started working the area where I had found the many brass hinges, and you'll never guess what I...

Found this yesterday, I'm wondering how old it is and what it might be worth. It has a capital E on it, I would guess it went to a lock box?

I bought a brass mailbox made by the Corbin Cabinet Lock Company at a garage sale this past Saturday. I paid $5.00 for it. Its missing the key lock and another part on the lower end of box. The brass finish is in very nice condition. I dont think it was used outside. Its in like new condition...

I found this today. At first I thought it was just a piece of scrap iron til I washed it and saw the key hole. From what it looks like the key was not flat but more zig-zag when looking at the end. The shank hole on the cleaner end seems to be more flat not round like most locks. Size is...

These are some of my best finds from Atlanta, ID. We have a cabin in this historic mining mountain town that was founded in 1864. My family and I have found these items while digging a septic tank on our property, on an old garbage site and with a White's metal detector. If you recognize any of...