MORE MAIL POUCH PADLOCKS

It seems that recent auctions for these locks indicate an increase in buyer interest as the prices seem a little high:

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1899 ANTIQUE VINTAGE MAIL POUCH PADLOCK LOCK-NO KEY

Here is an antique Mail Pouch padlock that is in the shape of an old-fashioned mail pouch. It is 3 1/4" x 1 7/8". It is impressed "Mail Pouch" on the front side. Along the top it is marked "Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co., New Britain, Conn. U.S.A. On the backside there is a company log, and along the top it is marked with a number of patent dates that are hard to read, but the latest dates looks like 1899. There is a number 3 on the backside, also. There isn't any key, and there is some metal deterioration. Thank you for bidding. - eBay (11 March 09)

This padlock sold for $157.29 (Plus $5 Shipping).
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Antique Mail Pouch Lock Padlock Russell & Erwin 1899 98

Up for your consideration for 5 Days Only is the Rare Russell & Erwin Mail Pouch Lock .I believe there may be paint on this, it is untouched and uncleaned, I believe some 000 steel wool and it will clean up nice.The date looks like 1898 or 1899.The shackle appears to be brass and the rest steel.I'm not sure if this was made in this shape for the Mail Pouch Tobacco company ? If it doesn't sell, I will clean it with some oil and 000 steel wool .The shackle has movement, I have No key.The first closest offer will own it. - eBay (16 March 09)

This padlock has a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $155.50 (Plus $5.60 Shipping) and sold with a 'Best Offer' of $81.50.

More Mail Pouch Locks

Here are a couple more mail pouch story locks that was auctioned on eBay recently:

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Mail Pouch lock, Antique Padlock

This Mail Pouch lock is a very attractive lock. It does have a repaired crack on the top right back corner. (I've had the lock for about 20 years, and the repair was made before I got it. It was well done and very solid. I've encluded a close up view so you can see the repair.) The front of the shackle reads "Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. - New Britain, Conn. U.S.A." The back of shackle reads "Patents Pending". Also there's a "3" on the back shackle. I do not have a key. The lock measures 3 inches high by 1 7/8 inches wide. - eBay (2 Dec 08)

This lock sold for $70.19 (Plus $4 Shipping).
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R&E MAIL POUCH PADLOCK PAT. NOV. 22, 1898 -LOCK IS MINT

RUSSELL & ERWIN Mfg. Co. NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

PATENT NOV. 22, 1898 JAN. 31, 1899

LOCK NUMBER "7 " MARKED ON BACK OF SHACKLE

IT'S 3 INCHES TALL AND 1 7/8 INCH WIDE

NO RUST NO CRACKS NO HOLES NO DINGS NO SCRATCHES

NO KEY - eBay (24 Jan 09)

This lock sold for a 'But-it-Now' price of $135 (Plus $6.95 Shipping).
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1899 MAIL POUCH PADDLE LOCK NO KEY

This Mail Pouch lock is a very good find.

The front of the shackle reads "Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. - New Britain, Conn. U.S.A."

The back of shackle reads "Pat. Nov. 22, 98. Pat. Jan. 31,99

Also there's a "6" on the back shackle.

NO key.

The lock measures 3 inches high by 1 7/8 inches wide. - eBay (Active as of posting )

This exact same lock had a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $100 but has since raised the 'Buy-it-Now' price to $250 (Plus $11.70 Shipping).
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1896 MAIL POUCH TOBACCO LOCK

Here is a great theme lock that was made to look like a US mail pouch.

Shaped like an old leather mail pouch. Original and in excellent condition. Key opens the lock. Advertises for Mail Pouch (Chewing Tobacco). Measures 3 1/8" x 1 7/8" x 5/8". Made by Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. New Britain, Conn. Pat. Nov. 22, 96 (As I see it). - eBay

This lock sold for $153.08 (Plus $4 shipping)

I would like to get one of these.

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