Looks like a lock but is not

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Looks like a lock but is not

Any ideas what this is. The front and back look the same. It is not a lock. It has numbers 0 through 9 on both sides.

I found near an old church. Your help would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

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Re: Looks like a lock but is not

Possibly an early utility meter security device?
Scott