PADLOCK found at early FUR TRADE SITE

[Hardy]

Hi all Dave and I worked this Early Fur trade site and as i was hunting for Trade axes , This popped out of the Ground

and in good shape for its age, If any one out there can I,D it for my Relic book and place a date on this prise find, I would be

thankfull.

 

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[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Re: PAD LOCK found at early FUR TRADE SITE

ooooh thats a nice one !!

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[RPG]

Re: PAD LOCK found at early FUR TRADE SITE

Hardy, can you see any markings on it. It will help to narrow down a time frame.

Randy

PS-that is a nice lock.

 

[PBK]

Re: PAD LOCK found at early FUR TRADE SITE


Good looking old wrought iron lever "smokehouse" lock with a fancy brass bushing. Don't see a pivot for a drop, so it may not have had one. (Many didn't.) These generally date from the mid to late 1800's. Unfortunately, unless it's marked, identifying the maker is difficult, if not impossible. The largest manufacturer of this type of lock was Mallory, Wheeler & Co. Russell & Erwin and Sargent were major players in those days, too. "Smokies" generally retail around $15-35, but I've seen a few go quite a bit higher.

 

[Hardy]

Thank YOU PBK for the help

 

[PBK]

Any time, Hardy!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice looking oldie lock

 

[garthbfan169]

Sweet lock Hardy!! Congrats.

 

[allen]

PBK knows his stuff !
neat looking old lock !