very old lock & sealingwax stamp

[RKinOI]

very old lock & sealingwax stamp

Dug these at an old home place in Shelby N.C. Don't know much about the lock but the stamp has the letters JRH. Any idea how old they are? How would I stop the lock from rusting further? Are they worth anything? Who knows? Well , Still no SILVER

 

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[JakePhelps]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

They are both really old, the lock probably 1800's and the stamp might be too. Use steel wool to remove the rust then crisco or wd-40 to preserve it.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

Awesome seal matrix! I would think it is much rarer than a silver coin, probably around 150-200 years old, I don't think the Italics are much older than that. As much as I look through detecting forums, I have never seen a seal matrix found in the states, you might have something there. No idea about the lock. HH, Mike

 

[SparklyStuff]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

Thanks for posting the pics. That seal is really special!

 

[RKinOI]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

Thanks, It's cool to find something that personal. I might go to the Shelby tax office and see if I can find a former owners name that matches the letters.

 

[lonewolfe]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

Good stuff!

HH

Lonewolfe

 

[comfyinvermont]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

Hey RK, nice finds. I particularly like the wax seal. Here is what to do to stop the rust. I find lots of iron relics and have tried pretty much everything to preserve my collectables. This method works the best so far. I use a wire wheel brush to get most of the rust off. Then go to your hardware store and by Loctite, Extend, Rust Neutralizer. You will have to put on several coats and you can even spray it inside of the lock to help prevent further damage inside. This product will turn the item dark, but the final product looks great and you will have no further problem with the rust. Here is a scan of a lock I found after treatment. It looked at least as rusty as yours. Good luck and congrats on some good finds...Lance

 

[allen]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

that is a couple of real sweet finds. good luck on getting the rust off and finding the previous owner of the wax seal. keep on digging !!!

 

[Kansas]

Re: very old lock & sealingwax stamp

Great finds RK !!!
~Kansas~