Diamond 6lever padlocks x 2 and Champion 6 lever all with keys

[Will Harding]

Could I please get an appraisal for these padlocks.
Regards Will

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[Becky Jones Ohde]

Hi Will,
Your Diamond 6 Lever padlock with keys are estimated between $50 to $60 each. The value has dropped in the last couple of years. The Champion 6 lever padlock with key is estimated between $20 to $25 that is a little on the high end just depends on the bidder.
Thanks,

[rjlserve]

Hi Will,
As with all things antique and collectable, an items rarity and condition are key to value. Unfortunately the condition of all three of your padlocks is very poor. It is evident from your photo that the pins holding the front plate have been drilled on all three padlocks (for the purpose of removing the front plate), thus making them undesirable to collectors, and vastly reducing their value. The only thing in their favour is that they are all long shackle versions, and the two diamond padlocks were manufactured by Slaymaker, not by Miller.
In reasonable condition I would have agreed with the previous valuation, and double that if they had been in very good condition. As it is I would estimate no more than $25 for all three padlocks combined. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s the reality in the world of antique padlock collecting.

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