Old padlock found today

[blaglezz]

I found it today in my front yard; anyone knows how old it is? It has engraved: "JHW NEWARK NEW JERSEY"

thanks

 

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[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

B,

nice padlock; and welcome to the board.

No idea on age. You may want to try:
http://www.lockcollectors.com/padlocks.htm

have a good un............

 

[blaglezz]

The exact lettering on he shackle is JHW NEWARK NJ US. On the other side of the shacle there is a "O" (or "0")
Thanks!

 

[PBK]

Late 19th or early 20th century padlock made by the J. H. W. Climax Co. of Newark, NJ. The company originated in New York in 1837, later relocating to Newark, where it remains in existence today.

 

[blaglezz]

Thanks!!!

 

[Gribnitz]

Your sure looks a lot better than the ones I find. Big balls of rust here.

 

[Yucon Cornelius]

I'd guess late 1800s

 

[JerseyDigger19]

Awesome lock! Just found a really similar one