F. WHITFIELD & CO. PATENT PADLOCK

This is a very cool antique padlock.

OFFERED IS A LARGE BRASS AND IRON PADLOCK MARKED ON THE FRONT F. WHITFIELD & CO PATENT BIRMINGHAM NUMBER 9233. THIS LOCK MEASURES APPROX. 4" TALL X 2 7/16" WIDE X 3/4" THICK. THE KEY IS ORIGINAL TO THE LOCK AND READS F. WHITFIELD & CO PATENT OXFORD, IT ALSO HAS THE SAME NUMBER AS THE LOCK STAMPED ON THE SHANK 9233. THE KEY HAS GROOVES THAT ARE CUT AT DIFFERENT DEPTHS THAT ENGAGE PINS IN THE LOCK TO RELEASE THE MECHANISM. THE PINS ARE SPRING LOADED AND POP THE KEY BACK OUT WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO RELOCK. THIS LOCK IS IN ALL ORIGINAL EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WORKS PERFECTLY. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS LOCK BEFORE AND I AM SURE IT IS VERY RARE. - eBay (1 Oct 2012)

This padlock had a high bid of $1,102.55 (Plus $8 Shipping).
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