Another lock

[mastereagle22]

Can someone please help me ID this lock's particulars? I would appreciate it. Found it at an old abandoned house.

Thanks.

 

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[Angelo]

Here you go on ebay. Under champion locks.

Tony

 

[PBK]

Here you go on ebay. Under champion locks.
Tony

The professor has already done all the heavy lifting, of course, but this footnote might be of interest...

Flat, lever push-key locks like this one were quite popular in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The lock mechanism is released when a flat key is pushed into the lock, but not turned. Both 4-lever and 6-lever Champion locks were made by the Miller Lock Co. of Philadelphia, PA. The company existed from 1870 until 1930, and was known as the D. K. Miller Co. until about 1880. Founder Daniel . K. Miller reportedly received the first patent for a lock of this design in 1873. Here's a link to a site with a variety of similar locks:

http://www.1st-net-lock-museum.com/lp1.htm

 

[lockman209]

Manufacturer Possibly D.K. Miller (see notes)
Materials used Brass (bronze)
Size 2 1/4x2 9/16x1/2
Dates From the late 1800's
Type of Keyway Flat Steel
Operating Mechanism Six Lever, spring latch
Approx Value $75.00 - $100.00

General notes:

This padlock, like the push key pin tumbler, was made by the millions by virtually every lock co the was in business around the turn of the century. Dating a piece such as this is extremely difficult although it can be done with lots & lots of research. The earliest patent date for this design is #536,844 issued April 2, 1895 to William R Troast and assigned to the Slaymaker-Barry Co although there may have been earlier patents.

The National Locksmith Guide to Antique Padlocks