✅ SOLVED Need help with lock maker or age

[misplacedrednek]

Found a lock and wanted to know if anyone could ID the maker or even give an age estimate. I've found very few locks ever and don't know a lot about them. Thanks for looking.
MATT

 

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[invent4hir]

Not sure. Until someone offers a positive ID, Google and see if you find a lock with that shape of keyhole cover.

 

[Tony in SC]

Just a guess, I'd say railroad lock?

 

[misplacedrednek]

Not sure. Until someone offers a positive ID, Google and see if you find a lock with that shape of keyhole cover.

I did use Google but was unable to find a similar one.

 

[misplacedrednek]

Just a guess, I'd say railroad lock?

Don't know. May look into that when I get home later. Thanks.

 

[invent4hir]

You can see railroad (and a bunch more) locks at http://antique-padlocks.com/
Good luck!

 

[invent4hir]

Are those letters above the USA? From the last picture it looks like _RCo. If they are letters I'm not sure what the first one is. Maybe hold it at a low angle with the light behind you and see if you can make it out. That plus the unique shape of the keyhole cover should narrow down the ID.

 

[Underwonder]

Found a lock and wanted to know if anyone could ID the maker or even give an age estimate. I've found very few locks ever and don't know a lot about them. Thanks for looking.
MATTView attachment 2012265

Here is one posted on ebay. I looked for “heart locks”. If they are correct it is from the 1800s. Nice find!

Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[Doubter in MD]

View attachment 2013289

Here is one posted on ebay. I looked for “heart locks”. If they are correct it is from the 1800s. Nice find!

Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Wow! Great detective work! That looks like the same lock.

 

[misplacedrednek]

View attachment 2013289

Here is one posted on ebay. I looked for “heart locks”. If they are correct it is from the 1800s. Nice find!

Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

View attachment 2013289

Here is one posted on ebay. I looked for “heart locks”. If they are correct it is from the 1800s. Nice find!

Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Thanks for the great detective work. I looked on and off for a few days and realized there were a ton of different locks made in times gone by. I'd say this one is solved. Thanks again.

 

[misplacedrednek]

View attachment 2013289

Here is one posted on ebay. I looked for “heart locks”. If they are correct it is from the 1800s. Nice find!

Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg 1800s Antique E&R CO USA Heart Shaped Brass + Steel Lock with Skeleton Key at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

The place where I found it is full of 1800s goodies so I believe it dates to that time.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Great find! Congratulations! Thanks for posting!

And... Underwonder, fantastic detective work and ID! Thanks everyone.

 

[Underwonder]

Great find! Congratulations! Thanks for posting!

And... Underwonder, fantastic detective work and ID! Thanks everyone.

Thank you! I was glad to be able to contribute as I am often on the other end of things looking for assistance! Nice find!