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Written by Tim ManasterskiAmerican smokehouse padlocks are very common, but are important antique padlocks in the history of American manufacturing. Numerous American manufacturers produced this locks such as Mallory Wheeler, Russel & Erwin, Davenport Mallory & Co., Sargent & Co., William Wilcox & Co. Just to name a few. During the mid-19th century American manufacturing had a large […]
Written by Tim ManasterskiI love old hardware catalogs and they are a great way to research your antique tools and padlocks. Here are some links to great antique hardware catalogs (oldest first): Russell & Erwin 1865 (padlock pages) Sargent and Company 1874 price list with illustrations — I love the terms (PROMPT CASH, ALWAYS)! Chas A Strelinger Company […]
Written by Tim ManasterskiAmerican lock companies during the Victorian era had a flair for the ornate. Russell and Erwin, Trenton Lock Company, Norwich Lock Company, National Hardware Company and others created fabulous designs during this period and the American story lock was born. One of the most popular and common story locks is called the werewolf padlock: The […]
Written by Tim ManasterskiDetermining the age of your antique padlocks can be a daunting task. It’s not like we’re all archaeologists or full-time researchers, right. With the advent of the internet, things have become a little easier. This article will attempt to present a selection of antique locks from the colonial period of the United States by using […]
