Trying To Determine Rarity Of This Padlock

[luxefaire]

I dug this over the holidays in central Florida, it closely resembles the type in the drawing of fraim locks (Which I obtained here at TN thanks!), but this brass padlock has a crucible device within a circle in the quadrants....any help appreciated....b

 

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[nhbenz]

The shape in the circle is a keystone, which is the name of a padlock company. It is also the state logo of Pennsylvania (which may or may not be relevant).

 

[taz42o]

E.T Fraim Used a keystone on some locks But most had a F in the keystone so maybe keystone lock co.

 

[luxefaire]

thanks very much for that information...b

 

[luxefaire]

here it is: Vtg Solid Brass Padlock Lock Keystone Design No Key | eBay

 

[taz42o]

Creskol Must have "The padlock collector" book, He says here that they are E T Fraim.

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[AU Seeker]

You maybe able to find that lock at this site, I looked for a little while but there are so many locks on this site and I didn't have any more time to try and find one like yours.

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