Lock help.

[Garabaldi]

It says Brooklyn NY, W. BOMANNON. O" Anyone know how old this lock is?

 

[RPG]

Wilson Bohannan Company. 8)

This should help.

http://www.yosemiteantiques.com/item311_Antique_W._Bohannan_070_Miniature_Brass_Locks.html

 

[RPG]

Here's a little more.

http://www.padlocks.com/HISTORY.htm

That's a very nice lock. The brass one's look great in a display.

 

[Garabaldi]

You got it RPG. Unfortunately I nicked it with the trowel and am obsessing about it. I haven't done that in a while, but it happens. Thanks.