Jailhouse Rock Lock???

[Breezie]

This afternoon I went back to the same area where I found the odd horseshoe, which I have learned is now a corrective mule shoe. (http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,294167.0.html)
Just a few feet from the shoe, I found this iron padlock. The script looks to have a "S" on it, which may be sargent, but I'm not sure. Could it be a jail lock? Any information or ideas would be appreciated. Elvis has left the building.Thanks, Breezie

 

[Deftone]

Looks like an S & C cool lock!

 

[Bramblefind]

Very cool! Haven't found anything to pass along yet but I bet someone will have some info for you.

I am so envious you are able to dig again

 

[creskol]

I don't think it is a jailhosue lock, but it is a padlock made by S & Company. Here is one similar that I dug.
Neat Find!

 

[AU24K]

Possibly a railway lock...

Scott

PS. The only locks I know of either a "C" or an "S" is Corbin and Schlage..Don't know of any "C&S" or "S&C."
Hope this helps...

 

[trikikiwi]

It's most likely a railroad lock.
Mike

Whoops - beaten again

 

[AU24K]

It's most likely a railroad lock.
Mike

Whoops - beaten again

Mike,
It's all good...we just want the same thing...an I.D.

Scott

 

[AU24K]

Hmmm...
My eyes are bad, but, (help me out, now) could it be a "S & G," or a "G & S?" That would be a Sargeant and Greenleaf. But that combination of manufacturers is fairly recent....

Scott

 

[creskol]

They are not listed as railroad locks, but rather general purpose wrought iron lever locks. S & Co. I think is Sargent & Company

 

[Breezie]

Thanks Gang for the help. There are several possibilities since there was a railroad track about 1 block from the area, plus I found 2 other interesting pieces of iron which I will post in the next few minutes. I'm wondering if the mule shoe, lock, and the other iron goodies all have a common denominator. In the same area today, I found a CW musket butt plate and an iron buckle. Creskol, that's a beautiful lock; how did you clean it? I wire brushed this one for about an hour. Breezie

 

[Deftone]

Dang creskol awesome lock man!!

 

[Breezie]

Here's the link to the odd pieces of iron I found in the same area as the lock; actually they were within 3 to 4 feet of each other. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,294378.0.html

Breezie

 

[trikikiwi]

creskol strikes again

What are you thinking Breezie? Have you found a travelling trader's stock? What else could be there?
Mike

 

[Breezie]

creskol strikes again

What are you thinking Breezie? Have you found a travelling trader's stock? What else could be there?
Mike

Mike, I also found this within a few feet of the other stuff:
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,294203.0.html

Breezie

 

[Breezie]

What are you thinking Breezie? Have you found a travelling trader's stock? What else could be there?
Mike

Mike, that one particular area is about 15 feet in diameter and has produced find after find this weekend. Since tomorrow is a holiday, I'm headed back, and will post a group pic of the 3 days.

Creskol, from the info I got from the Internet, Sargent started their company in 1857, then in 1865 it became Sargent & Greenleaf. In 1874 S & G began making jail locks. Since both of our locks have the same logo, do you think it is S & C for Sargent & Company or S & G for Sargent and Greenleaf? Thanks, Breezie

 

[creskol]

That is interesting information and good research Breezie! Thanks!

In looking at the only lock reference I have handy at the moment .. The Padlock Collector .. it is listed as S&Co .

 

[Breezie]

That is interesting information and good research Breezie! Thanks!

In looking at the only lock reference I have handy at the moment .. The Padlock Collector .. it is listed as S&Co .

I'm going to green check this one as solved, and am going with S & Co. as the maker with thoughts it is Sargent & Co. with the date circa 1857-1865. Thanks to all! Breezie