Old Padlock or what?

[Zmbkillr]

Can’t figure out if this is an old padlock or part of a door lock mechanism. Was at old house place. Any ideas?

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Not sure what it is the pattern on it looks to be nice when cleaned up though

 

[Gene Mean]

I think your picture is upside down. Looks like a padlock that was mounted to something(chest,door, cabinet).

 

[ticndig]

nice lock , clean it up and display it.

 

[Ed144]

That would be worth cleaning up using reverse electrolysis. It looks like an ornate padlock.

 

[CaptEsteban]

Looks like a steel " Lever " padlock. Yes, clean it.

 

[Fredneck]

Very nice lock, looks colonial.

 

[CaptEsteban]

Clean it & see if you can match it to one of these ;

Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks