Big padlock I dug yesterday

[CoilyGirl]

Wonder what era this would be from.The house standing there now is fairly old and on a main thoroughfare where the Battle of Nashville was fought. It's almost as big as my palm.

 

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[park pirate]

Dont know the era but its old nice find...

 

[CoilyGirl]

Thanks Park Pirate. I love weighty finds.

 

[sandchip]

I like it!

 

[flatbutton]

Really nice lock!

 

[The Patriot]

beautiful old lock...should clean up nicely! Not a lock expert by any means but it looks old!

 

[Pointman]

I cleaned up my locks by electrolysis. You can try the antique lock forum for information:

The Antique Locks/COLTi Forum - Industrial Archeology of locks

On a side-note, I was in Nashville this Summer visiting with my brother. He lives close to Travelers Rest. That is a neat, neat city.

 

[VOL1266-X]

I found one like it in Hartsville Nancy and the consensus was circa 1840. There should be initials on the key cover like "DM & Co.". HH, Q.

 

[UnderMiner]

Now you just have to find the ancient chest of gold coins that the lock once secured.

 

[RJ55]

Fine looking lock.

 

[Sooper Dave]

That's an awesome old lock and a great find!

 

[RustyGold]

Awesome find! Looks to be late 1800's to early 1900's. Maybe a Six Lever! Just a guess.

 

[Old Dude]

If I ask you " How big is your palm? ", you wouldn't say " As big as the padlock ", would you?

Nice old lock, CG. I hope to find a nice old complete one too. Just pieces so far. Congrats. Nice find!

 

[dirtlooter]

a very nice one to add to the collection, those are just cool

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Looks old! Awesome find! Cleaned up it should be fantastic!

 

[Eureka!]

I wonder what the Key looked like? Must of been awesome.

Nice find - look for a key! Hahah Ha

 

[villagenut]

I would get it in the tank.... like soon. If you can't do it soon, I recommend putting it in a "distilled water bath" in the meantime. Distilled water does not contain Chloride or salts. This is helpful because it will leach out the chloride ions which have been absorbed into the lock from years in the ground. It also will prevent it from drying out which can likewise give ill effects on the lock. Post a before and after pic, I think after electrolysis you will be surprised.

 

[ModernMiner]

Sweet lock Nancy. I would say CW era for sure. I have a few myself that I dug at two different CW spots.
Congrats on your recent article in Western and Eastern Treasures. That CSA buckle is AWESOME!!!
Happy Holidays,
Doug
(Quindy's red-headed step-child)

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

So cool!! I like it!! Certainly looks very old!
Have you lightly bristle brushed it to see if any marking are visible??
That's an awesome piece!

 

[Yard Digger]

Nice lock.