IDEAL CLOCK FACE COMBINATION PADLOCKS

I would like to think that these locks had some purpose, but I suspect that they were only meant for decoration.

Antique IDEAL CLOCK FACE COMBINATION PADLOCK * 2 Locks

Fresh out of a local estate, you are bidding on an antique clock face combination padlock that has 2 separate locks connected by a chain. This may actually be 2 separate locks but since they came from the same estate and are of the same style I am offering them together. Each has a 7/8” diameter x 3/8” thick nickel-plated brass cylinder with a clock face on the bottom surface and writing on side of cylinder reads “IDEAL” PAT APPLIED FOR MADE IN U.S.A. The specifics of each are as follows:

Padlock with 1” high flat-sided U-shackle, VG to Fine condition with light edge wear, circular scratches on face and 1 replaced clock hand. Padlock with 8” attached chain, Excellent condition with very light wear.

I was not able to figure out the combination for either lock but I am sure they will work if you figure out the right time. Offered together with NO RESERVE. - eBay (26 July 2009)

These padlocks had a high bid of $735 (Plus $12.57 Shipping).
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