V.R. keyhole cover

[deepseeker3]

Before the city of Green Bay was settled, Fort Howard was established a mile or so up the Fox River from the mouth of the bay.

Wikepedia notes that the fort was established in 1816 after a successful attack by the British in the the war of 1812.

I found this in that area. It has only the V.R. and crown markings, and it appears there was something broken off at the top where a loop attachment probably was.

The back is unmarked, and it has a silver tan color so I am guessing it is pewter. It measures 1.25" dia for the round part, and 1.6" from bottom to top.

Any idea what it is? Why would it not be marked in any other way? Would this be a badge or decoration for a British soldier? Ever seen this with whatever broke off attached?

thanks

steve

 

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[CRUSADER]

Re: Victoria Rex emblem

Were manufacturers given permission to use the mark of the queen if they were an approved supplier to the crown, much like they are today?

good question, I'm not sure, but I would guess not, as many items have it & not ALL of them could have supplied to the Queen.

 

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[deepseeker3]

Thank you one and all for the terrific response to my question (and my first posting on the forum). This thing would have sat in a box for years with me not knowing what it is without your help.

 

[davoz]

I found a rusted lock hanging from a silvered dead tree in Newfoundland this summer. It had a brass keyhole cover not similar to yours, but stamped with a crown above and V R beneath. I've done a bit of research and found that it is a British-made lock later that 1846 as the VR refers to Queen Victoria. These were stamped on the cover face to indicate an excise tax had been paid. Good find for you!

 

[PullTab1963]

Found a lock dust plate today at an old railway no longer in use

Found today on an old railway in NJ
Here is a listing on Ebay with a photo of the lock itself:Old Huge Heavy VR Crown Patent Victorian Iron Smoke House Pad Lock | eBay

 

[Chimacum87]

Hey guys I found this today is it the same thing?