Please help!

[Amos Moses]

On the lock hasp it says fail 1891, I think.... don't have a clue on the other piece. Both found at an 1850's homestead.

 

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[Mud Hut]

The round piece looks like the bell of a mechanical doorbell.

 

[nhbenz]

Rather than the word "FAIL" it reads PAT'D

 

[nhbenz]

This may be the patent?: https://www.google.com/patents/US456427
Here's the picture in that patent: https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US456427-0.png

 

[xr7ator]

Bicycle handlebar bell.

 

[rick67]

These I got last year. 1910-1920's Bicycle Bells.

 

[Icewing]

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-395955/unusual-antique-square-brass-padlock-1891.html

 

[nhbenz]

Yes, bicycle bell: Vintage Antique Cast Brass Bike Bell Eagle | eBay

 

[Amos Moses]

Thanks guys!

 

[BuckleBoy]

That's some FANTASTIC ID work, guys! Congrats!