A&GW RR padlock

[DigDugNY]

Hey guys, I found this padlock today. It says A&GW RR on the front and on the back it says

T. SLAIGHT
Patent
OCT 14 ??
Newark

on doing research i believe the patent year is 1851 and its Newark NJ...I only found one example online that looks like mine, but the guy said his says USMRR on the back, but I dont see that on mine

If anyone can provide any more information that would be helpful. It seems like this type of lock sells for some $$$

 

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[Woodswoman]

Hey guys, I found this padlock today. It says A&GW RR on the front and on the back it says

T. SLAIGHT
Patent
OCT 14 ??
Newark

on doing research i believe the patent year is 1851 and its Newark NJ...I only found one example online that looks like mine, but the guy said his says USMRR on the back, but I dont see that on mine

If anyone can provide any more information that would be helpful. It seems like this type of lock sells for some $$$

Very sweet find ! I believe I'm becoming interested in those old padlocks. They don't make them like that anymore. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Citiboy289]

ATLANTIC & GULF WESTERN RR ?

 

[DigDugNY]

ATLANTIC & GULF WESTERN RR ?

I think it's Atlantic and great western railroad

 

[DigDugNY]

This one is a toughy

 

[dennco2000]

$30 to $100 but this is not my specialty.