Civil Warr item

[Genool]

This is an item I found under a tree that I have been hunting under for a couple years now. Seems every time I go back there, I find something new. Does anyone know what this is? It has 'TEN' stamped in it with something crossing above it and it looks like a crown above the crossed area. Thanks for looking..

 

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[kuger]

Thats a dust cover from a padlock...may be C.W. Period?

 

[Genool]

Thats a dust cover from a padlock...may be C.W. Period?

Hmmm...I did find a very old twist key lock in that same area...A lot of C.W. stuff has been found under that tree..Thanks..

 

[diggummup]

I believe the letters are "PATENT" and the crown with crossed keys are a makers mark. Probably a British padlock.

 

[tennessee digger]

Yep, the guys are right. It is a key hole cover with the word "patent" on it. Kugar and diggummup both nailed it!

 

[kuger]

I am not totally clear on the country of origin of those marked with a Crown...VR(Vic Regina),etc.I guess its highly likely,but by far and above those are the most commonly found locks I see in mid 19th Cent sites

 

[tennessee digger]

Kuger... to the best of my knowledge they are British made (English crown).

 

[kuger]

Kuger... to the best of my knowledge they are British made (English crown).

I am sure they are as well,its amazing what a market they had here!!!!!!They for sure cornered the market in our sites

 

[mangum]

I am sure they are as well,its amazing what a market they had here!!!!!!They for sure cornered the market in our sites

Yes they did, I've found quite a few. This is the only whole one I've found (will be undergoing preservation very soon)