"Really Old Brass Lock"

Ron B · May 28, 2007

"Really Old Brass Lock"

I was wanting to wait, I like to post pics of my finds on a weekly basis; saves a little board space. But! I found this earlier today. And, it took a lot of rubbing-washing but I think it's clean! Any comments as of value-history would be most appreciated ---

Thank you for your interest!
GRB

diggummup · May 28, 2007

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Nice lock.I can only read the patent dates on the first pic., but I can't see anything on the second pic.,are there any other markings on it? What size is it?

PBK · May 28, 2007

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Made by the Yale & Towne Lock Co. of Stamford, CT. There were at least eight different sizes, ranging from over 3" all the way down to a tiny 3/4".

Ron B · May 28, 2007

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Hello,
Thanks for looking at this lock!

I should have placed a tap measure in one of the pics, sorry! It measures slightly over 2 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall. The circle, with the patent date enclosed is exactly the size of a nickel. The "YALE" side does have the manufacturer's name and city upon the hanger section? The lock appears to be all brass. Too bad it didn't come with the key as it would probably work!

Drink it down easy, don't guzzle no beer!

GRB

lumbercamp · May 28, 2007

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What a great lock . What kind of territory did you find it at?

Burdie · May 28, 2007

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That is one great looking lock. I love those old locks. Thanks for Posting.
Burdie

birdman · May 28, 2007

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Really nice! One of those is still on my wish list of digs!!

Raoul · May 28, 2007

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Hi GRB great lock, i know how hard it is to come across one in that condition i have been detecting over 20 years and have only come across 2 that were in real good nick,one is similar to yours.
I would have loved to have found the 2 bottom ones in their original condition.

Keep it up and i hope you find many more in the near future.

Regards Raoul

Dman · May 28, 2007

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Neat old lock

littleton · May 28, 2007

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Thats a sweeeeet find! Nice dig. ~littleton

Ron B · May 29, 2007

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Thanks for the responses!

Raoul,
Great locks you have there! One is almost like mine but is in a lot better condition!

Lumbercamp!
I actually found the lock in my backyard. I almost passed it by believing it to be a larger target due to the way Little Miss S E screamed. I'm glad curiousity got the better of me.

GRB

lumbercamp · May 29, 2007

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I may have to start detecting my backyard.

Tsalagi · May 29, 2007

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cool lock
does that say 1877??
sure is in great condition

HH

Bluezman · May 29, 2007

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What a great find! Congratulations. I was thinking ::)

If a locksmith could get it working, and make a key for it; it would look assume on a......treasure chest.
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Bluezman
P.S. I think the hole in the shackle is where a small brass clevis was riveted on and held a brass suspension chain for attachment to something like a gate.