✅ SOLVED Old lighter I think

[Merf]

Found this today at an old homestead site. Solid brass and quite heavy.

 

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[bowwinkles]

It appears to be a vintage padlock. top broken

 

[vpnavy]

I searched Google and found a similar one on: Square Solid Brass Lock with Working Key. Not the same but you will see why we think it is a padlock...

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[villagenut]

Wonder why there is a flat headed screw in the keyhole? Might be something else if that screw is supposed to be there.

 

[Merf]

It appears to be a vintage padlock. top broken

Thanks . Good id

 

[Merf]

I searched Google and found a similar one on: Square Solid Brass Lock with Working Key. Not the same but you will see why we think it is a padlock...

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Thanks good id