Help in dating padlock

[n3tuf]

Found this Old Yale padlock last weekend and I was wondering how old it is.

 

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[Mud Hut]

Might try: Antique Padlocks By David Heuermann

 

[Ant]

No date but I guess the one at this link sold for $4.00:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153063821/vintage-brass-yale-lock-yale-and-towne

 

[nhbenz]

I believe the $4 in that listing was the shipping. I note on eBay that with the barrel key, and in a bit better shape these do sell for $49-79 (some folks ask more and they don't seem to sell), but none i looked at had anything specific about the age.

 

[Ant]

I found a Santa Fe Keen Kutter Lock (my only banner find) that if I remember correctly a member that goes by PBK ID’ed for me. He would quickly ID locks and other stuff that was posted. I haven’t seen him post lately, he is IMO a very knowledgeable lock aficionado, and maybe he can chime in.

 

[Ant]

Here is some date info, I don't know how valid it is but here it is anyway:Antique Yale Cast Brass Padlock Without Ket | eBay

This is an antique YALE & TOWNE MFG. CO. cast brass padlock manufactured in Stamford Conn. around the late 1800's and early 1900's. It has the # 21 on the top. I have not tried to clean the padlock. It is very tight with no movement at all in the seams. It measures approximately 3" high and 2 1/8" wide.

 

[lockster99]

Pretty sure the patent was 1890's. I believe they went all the way into the twenties.

 

[packerbacker]

You're correct about PBK ant, he knew about and could identify many items, not just locks. We miss him!