Old Copper Lock - Any Ideas?

[Deathsalmon]

Was found in about 3 feet of water, rocky bottom, in a lake where there used to be a resort. Does anyone have any more specific clues as far as dating or what it may have been off of?

 

[A/CMan]

To me the locking mechanism is on the side, like to a door that swings open not a lid latch?? But it looks old,

 

[Catobra]

Sorry, no info, but very cool find!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Victorian era cabinet lock.

Best Wishes,


Buck

 

[CRUSADER]

I would agree, Looks late Victorian.

 

[Deathsalmon]

Thanks guys! My first relic! Woohoo! Will have to go over the area again to find some more parts. Found a pin nearby of like material but it wouldnt fit anywhere on the lock

 

[ticm]

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Was found in about 3 feet of water, rocky bottom, in a lake where there used to be a resort. Does anyone have any more specific clues as far as dating or what it may have been off of?

I found one kinda like yours

 

[Deathsalmon]

I found one kinda like yours



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That is awesome! Very similar!

How can I clean mine up better? Electrolysis or something? New to this whole treasure hunting/metal detecting thing...