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PLEASE HELPTim br> Here are three of my locks. #1 is from edwards co. but don’t have any info on it. looks like it would take a flat steel key. #2 is old with no markings that I can find. it is steel with a brass cover for the key. it works. #3 looks like it is cast brass there is 740 stamped on the hasp very small. no key looks like it would take a flat key also. the lock I would most like a key for is a yale ordanance dept lock. I found one on ebay with a key and chain but it was sold. Submit your estimate of worth |
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Estimated Value submitted by Tim |
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Hi Tom,
They're pretty common locks. The oldest is probaby the smoke house padlock. It's the one with the brass keyhole cover and iron body. Smoke house padlocks were manufactured from the 1860s (or sooner) to probably after the turn of the century. Smokehouse padlocks run around $10-50 dollars, depending on the condition and uniqueness. Your smokehouse padlock is fairly plain jane. The brass padlock with a chain might have been used on a railroad, but it wasn't made for them directly. Good railroad padlocks are embossed with the railroad initials or name. This particular padlock is pretty common and would sell for $20-30 dollars. The tin padlock with the word EDWARDS on the front is probably from the 1920's or 1930's and was sold in either a dime store or a hardware store. I would value it around $5-35 dollars All my dad said was that they were common, but I've been hanging around him long enough to pick up a little bit. If you have any other questions about them or any other antiques, let us know. |
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