"MAIL" padlock

[Dirt fishing Wolf]

"MAIL" padlock

Could this have been used to lock US mail?

 

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[diggummup]

Re: "MAIL" padlock

It may have been used for mail but they usually have "U.S. Mail" on them.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: "MAIL" padlock

Maybe off a courier or messenger bag

 

[IronSpike]

Re: "MAIL" padlock

I don't think it's US mail as diggummup points out it would have been marked 'US'. It's a neat padlock and I found one like it on worthpoint:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-little-brass-mail-padlock-and-key