Lock, Key, Button

[dirtdog5584]

Dug these today from an old homesite. The lock looks like a smoke house padlock from mid-late 1800’s to me, but haven’t been able to ID it yet. Not sure about the broken key or the “Dad JR” button.

 

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[Hawks88]

Nice finds. I’d put the lock in a display case just the way it is.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice relic hunt!

 

[Jesse James]

The thing that says "Patent", is that a hinge for the keyhole? If so, I just found a hinge just like that the other day. I think I may have unintentionally ID'd one of my mystery items! Thanks.

 

[dirtdog5584]

i believe its called a dust cover. do you have a picture of yours?

 

[Jesse James]

i believe its called a dust cover. do you have a picture of yours?

 

[GaRebel1861]

The "Dad Jr" I believe is off a set of overalls. 1890-1900s.

 

[dirtdog5584]

Thanks! Hadn’t been able to find any info on that!

 

[lockster99]

It is a dust cover or drop. Pretty sure yours is British made.