Went to the fort and got locked up

[Truth]

I went to the Fort Which was built on an Indian Shellmound I have gotten a lot of good things but it’s so hard digging you have soil white shells clam shells oyster shells and red brick mixed in there. I doubt if anybody else Could hit it like I hit it with my shovel. I’ve broke all my shovels but this one is strong call lit Ol’ Heavy. A good 12 inches down red brick at 8 inches I found this lock. Same place where I found my Indian tomahawks and revolutionary buttons. I’m going to start the Electrolysis snd bring this beauty back to life

 

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[devldog]

I look forward to seeing the pic's. The lock should really clean up nice.

 

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[devldog]

I look forward to seeing the pic's. The lock should really clean up nice. Hey Truth, I don't know if you have ever used the product Gemplers on iron relics. The product turns the iron black, but I think it gives the pieces a nice restored look while preventing any further rusting of the iron. I used this on my lock and some of my artillery pieces and was pleased with the results. Again, it turns the iron black if you don't mind the iron with a black finish. I don't work in any way with Gemplers, I'm just a fan of their product.

 

[Relicific]

Great find

 

[ArfieBoy]

Nice padlock find, Truth! Lok forward to see it after electrolysis! Congrats! thanks for sharing.

 

[Truth]

Nice padlock find, Truth! Lok forward to see it after electrolysis! Congrats! thanks for sharing.

Here’s some pictures that I saw at 4 o’clock so I got a leave them in overnight again because not all the rust is gone and then I have to clean up that brass which I probably won’t be shining but I could read the makers mark

 

[tinpan]

Hi Truth, Where's the treasure chest that lock was attached too ? Spanish gold lol TP

 

[Truth]

Hi Truth, Where's the treasure chest that lock was attached too ? Spanish gold lol TP

I’m still looking for that Spanish gold! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

 

[vpone]

cool find Truth, I love old locks!

vp

 

[Truth]

cool find Truth, I love old locks!

vp

Me too vpone it’s still cooking but it’s almost done and then I have to figure out how to shine that brass piece enough to where I can read who makes it I can make out only 4 letters.

 

[PetesPockets55]

.... In the keyhole where that round metal part on top is that a broken key or it’s made like that?

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Nice job cleaning it up with electrolysis.
I think some locks were made like that. The key would have had a hollow end that the metal would fit into. It probably made it more secure. Similar to modern vending machine keys with the hollow end.

 

[Erik in NJ]

It wasn't so much as extra security, but would align the key properly. Earlier versions like the lock I just found had a hole in the back of the lock for alignment of the key.

 

[Truth]

Nice job cleaning it up with electrolysis.
I think some locks were made like that. The key would have had a hollow end that the metal would fit into. It probably made it more secure. Similar to modern vending machine keys with the hollow end.View attachment 1886808

Hey Pete I appreciate you posting that pic I didn’t notice skeleton keys had a hollow front. Again I appreciate it

 

[Truth]

It wasn't so much as extra security, but would align the key properly. Earlier versions like the lock I just found had a hole in the back of the lock for alignment of the key.

Hey Erik i’m a cook it overnight one last time and on the brass piece I can see the word “Patent”I’m going to use a light abrasive to see if there was a second word after.

 

[PetesPockets55]

Hey Pete I appreciate you posting that pic I didn’t notice skeleton keys had a hollow front. Again I appreciate it

YW
I'm not sure if many do, but that image seems to confirm it some of the time.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Very nice lock and the cleanup seems to be going well... Looking good!

 

[Truth]

This is two days of cooking and I’m going to do one more overnight I hope that I can make out what’s on the brass piece. I can make out the word PATENT

 

[Truth]

Very nice lock and the cleanup seems to be going well... Looking good!

Hey Wildcat I appreciate you checking it out and leaving a comment. It’s coming how long I’m going to cook it overnight they still have a little rust on it

 

[Truth]

I think this is the lock that I have I can see the word “Patton” on my lock’s brass cover. 1800s Brass Padlock & Steel Key Marked PATENT FANCY KEYHOLE COVER
MEasures 2 5/8" by 2" by 1/2"

 

[tinpan]

Hi Truth , Happy Fa la la to you too Hot here and wind is blowing like hell . TP

 

[Truth]

All right guys well this is the before and after. The brass piece I could see the word “patent” but from trying to clean it with a baking soda and liquid soap it got a little clearer but I couldn’t read the word anymore in full so I’m gonna leave it like it is. I appreciate you guys thank you