This padlock had a high bid of $137.50 (Plus $6 Shipping).Brass Consolidated Telegraph and Electrical Subway Company 1886 Padlock - 3 1/2" - Key works - Appears to have been opened at one time - eBay (26 Feb 2012)
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This padlock had a high bid of $137.50 (Plus $6 Shipping).Brass Consolidated Telegraph and Electrical Subway Company 1886 Padlock - 3 1/2" - Key works - Appears to have been opened at one time - eBay (26 Feb 2012)
This padlock had a high bid of $123.01 (Plus $6.50 Shipping).This is a very old vintage SIBERIAN Brass Padlock with old key. Opens and closes easily with key. Nice Condition. - eBay (19 Feb 2012)
This padlock had a high bid of $143.50 (Plus Shipping).Antique/Vintage/Old Collectible Brass Gate Padlock Lock W/Key. This is a collectible one for sure, the key opening is in rare upright position, this padlock is in nice condition and works very well.It is Marked on front : Tourtel's Patent # Pt 355183 464452Don't miss it. - eBay (12 Feb 2012)
This padlock had a high bid of $331 (Plus $8 Shipping).Wonderful Vintage Push Key Goffin-type padlock. The lock is not marked but it is a Goffin type, and it has a working key. The lock has spring to the shackle and the lock has some nicks and minor dents, see photos. Great Size: This is a big lock weighing 1 lb 8 oz. The size is 3 1/8" x 4" x 1 1/4". - eBay (31 Jan 2012)
Unique 1866 Brass Padlock Townsend & Max Brothers? Patent 1858, 61, & 66 No Key
This padlock had a high bid of $1,625 (Plus $5 Shipping).The last Patent date on this lock is Sept 15, 1866. It also has Nov 2, 58, and Dec 10, 61. The left side says, Townsend Mfg Company and the right side looks like, Max Brothers Patent Dec 10, '61. The only word I am not sure of is "Max". It looks like a M and a X but I'm not sure if it is a A in the middle even under 10X magnifier. It is a unique old lock made of brass with a early looking steel chain. No reserve auction, will combine shipping if you win more than one that will fit in a small flat rate box. I acquired a group of early Keys and Locks that I will be listing as time allows. Please ask questions before bidding. No Buy it Now option for this auction, sorry. - eBay (9 Feb 2012)
This padlock had a high bid of $234.39 (Plus $8 Shipping).This auction is for what I am told , is a very rare and old brass pad lock. The person who sold it to me said it was used on newly built homes in Levittown long Island,built after WWII. That's what those who saw it said. I don't know for sure...maybe some one out there does. Anyway,this is being offered as is with no key. It is open,and if you play with it, it will close and lock,and re open after you push on it a few times in weird combination's of pushes! Apparently it was used on the development as a very early form of a realtors lock box.SO........ here it is.....Pay Pal.....GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-----------------------------------------------------------------------On Jan-30-12 at 07:19:55 PST, seller added the following information:
A fellow Ebayer has informed me that this padlock may actually be much older,around 1920. He also said it was made for the St. Louis hardware company Norvell-Shapleigh. He said it is really a RARE ONE in this great condition! Hope this helps....if true. - eBay (7 Feb 2012)