Found neat 1 1/2 inch 1800s padlock

[fredbug 67]

William Bohannan Lock company in Brooklyn, N.Y. Patent date on lock is 1878. Found this down about 8". The bronze held up beautifully to being buried over 100 years. Very cute little padlock.

 

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[RustyGold]

Congratulations on a Very cool little padlock!

 

[deershed]

Very Nice!!

 

[Jarl]

Really nice find!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice find! Thanks for sharing...

 

[cjon455]

those old padlocks are great
congrats on yours!