Old brass lock, any guesses on dates?

[cabers]

Still has a rusted chain attached, makes me wonder if it got cut off a box of goodies! Found this at the new honey hole. Only find worth keeping today. No rivets strangely enough. Very small but very dense/solid. Can’t find any markings on it- Any guesses?

 

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[Gare]

I soak my locks in White Vinegar they come out real nice after 24 hours or so

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Based on the design and construction, I'm thinking your lock dates from the 1920s or 30s.
Nice find.
Dave

 

[Tpmetal]

looks like an old luggage padlock. not sure on exact age, but early 1900s at the latest.

 

[Gare]

This is what a couple of my found locks now . Sorry did not take a picture when they was found. For years i have been trying to find keys for them White Vinegar

 

[Gare]

I might add these were BRASS Not iron locks I tried a iron one in the solution and it ate it up

 

[Gare]

The brass lock even had a cover for the key. It slides like it was new, I do not remember how long the iron one in the picture was in for but you can see it was pretty well ate u. Just be careful AND KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THEM WHEN SOAKING IF YOU TRY

 

[Digger RJ]

View attachment 2048192Still has a rusted chain attached, makes me wonder if it got cut off a box of goodies! Found this at the new honey hole. Only find worth keeping today. No rivets strangely enough. Very small but very dense/solid. Can’t find any markings on it- Any guesses?

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[cabers]

The brass lock even had a cover for the key. It slides like it was new, I do not remember how long the iron one in the picture was in for but you can see it was pretty well ate u. Just be careful AND KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THEM WHEN SOAKING IF YOU TRY

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Awesome, trying it now! Already have a makers mark! Corbin cabinet lock company. Can’t find any matching models on google images :/

 

[Gare]

Just keep an eye on it

 

[Gare]

Then i used a tooth brush on it
Then applied a cooking oil finish

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a really cool lock, congrats!

 

[AU Seeker]

Awesome, trying it now! Already have a makers mark! Corbin cabinet lock company. Can’t find any matching models on google images :/

I think I found one like yours, measurements of yours will confirm if it's the same, look at lock #5196 about midway down at this link.

Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks

antique-padlocks.com

Click on the photo and it will enlarge it in another window.

 

[cabers]

I think I found one like yours, measurements of yours will confirm if it's the same, look at lock #5196 about midway down at this link.

Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks

antique-padlocks.com

Click on the photo and it will enlarge it in another window.

That’s it! Thank you! Couldn’t find it anywhere! Wonder what date it was mfg’d

 

[AU Seeker]

That’s it! Thank you! Couldn’t find it anywhere! Wonder what date it was mfg’d

You could maybe contact that website to possibly find out.

At the bottom of the home page it has a "contact" link to email them.

Antique Padlocks

Antique Padlock Collecting

antique-padlocks.com

 

[Gare]

I can't say enough times keep an eye on the lock every hour or so. You do not want it destroyed