"US" Padlock??

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E.T. Fraim. I have it pictured in my book as Solid Brass, Round Shackle, 2 Flat Steel Keys, Self-Locking Spring Shackle-______per dozen. $2.15
 

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Interesting... any idea what time they were made? Also, the one I found has US on both sides. I wonder which came first?
 

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They are old. Thats all my book says but now we have the manufacturers name to google. :thumbsup: (pictured are 2 different padlocks. Im assuming both sides are the same).
 

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I am retarded... ignore this post. ;D
 

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Found some info....


1879 Fraim and Bros (also Keystone Lock Works) - Edward T (E T) Fraim, Parker K Fraim and Miller W Fraim. In about 1890 MW and PK left to form Lancastwer Silver Plate Co. Sons Walter E and Samuel R entered the business, and took over upon ET's death in 1917. However, by 1920 Samuel bought out Walter. Within ayear Walter bought a major interest in Slaymaker Lock Co, and formed Fraim-Slaymaker Hardware Co. This was in direct competition with brother Samuel's company! Samuel R's oldest son Samuel E joined Fraim in his fathers business. Edward T Fraim II followed in 1933. The lock company ended about 1959. I have no information on descedndents of ET II nor of Samuel E. I would welocme any info on descendents or on the lock companies.
 

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