This padlock had a high bid of $31 (Plus $5.45 Shipping).This is marked Perfection on one side and the other side reads Pat.Sept. 19, 1882 .The key is marked PWA on both sides and it does work .Lock shows age and use .It measures 2.5 inches across and is 4 inches tall , everything looks to be made entirely of brass . - eBay (14 June 2009)
This padlock had a high bid of $104.27 (Plus $7 Shipping).DETROIT BRASS WORKS.. COMES WITH KEY, MADE OF BRASS, IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. INTERESTING DOUBLE CLASPED LOCK. MEASURES 7" INCHES LONG AND 2 1/4" IN. WIDE. A HEAVY DUTY LOCK, BRASS ARROW ROTATES TO EXPOSE KEY-HOLE. LOCK IS STAMPED PAT DATE 1867 SEE PICTURES , THIS IS PROBALLY A LATE 1800s LOCK,. STAMPED "DETROIT BRASS WORKS' ORGANIZED IN 1892 AND INCORPORATED IN 1902... - eBay (13 June 2009)
This padlock had a high bid of $180.45 (Plus $11 Shipping).This is an old cast iron padlock made by a company in America that went out of business back in the twentys.This is a genuine working Star with both it's original keys still with it.The lock is a monster by todays standards and is 3 5/8 in. tall and over 2 1/2 in. wide.These old scandinavian style locks are rare in the larger sizes and almost never have an original key,let alone having both genuine original keys like this one has.This old beauty is so heavy,it will come in a flat rate priority box.How often do you get a chance to own a 100 year old giant padlock that is not only complete,but still works? - eBay (2 July 2009)
This padlock had a high bid of $975 (Plus $18.65 Shipping).A rare, vintage logo padlock for the US Internal Revenue service. This is the CATON SEAL & REGISTER LOCK CO model. It is the lock pictured in Arnall's 6th edition of The Padlock Collector, page 237, number 10. Also is stamped with Patened January 1, 1878. This lock has a 'trap door' at the top of the case that has to be raised after it is unlocked, then with the key a small lever has to be moved so that the lock can be relocked. A fabulous padlock. The case appears to have been opened but is restored well, is tight, no rattles, works well. 2 1/4 in. wide, 3 3/8 in. high, and 3/4 in. thick. Very heavy.
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On Jul-15-09 at 01:35:48 PDT, seller added the following information:
The dust cover has been replaced with brass of a different color.
- eBay (21 July 2009)
This padlock had a high bid of $4,494.55 (Plus $6 Shipping).HERE WE HAVE A VERY RARE BRASS COMBANTION LOCK FROM THE 1860'S . THE LOCK MEASURES APPROX. 3'3/4 INCHS LONG AND 2'7/8 INCHS WIDE AND MARKED STUBBS PAT.MAR. 3. 1868 AND OTHER SIDE OF LOCK 217 SCHRODER LOCK CO. CRANT.O . THE LOCK IS IN GREAT CONDITION WITH NICE OLD PATINA AND NEVER BEEN CLEANED AND MAKE ANICE ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION. ADD $6.00 FOR S/H/ IN U.S
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On Jul-23-09 at 08:09:32 PDT, seller added the following information:
i would like to add because we have several emails wanting to end auction on the lock and ask that to not list the identiy so we are adding to the description , we do not have the combonation to the lock . we have had several offers on the lock to end auction but don't think it is fair to potiental bidders waiting until auctions end to did . thanks for understanding and god bless .
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On Jul-23-09 at 15:42:15 PDT, seller added the following information:
WE HAVE HAD MANY QUESTIONS ON THE LOCK SOME WANTING ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF FRONT AND SIDE AND ALSO IF THE WANTING TO KNOW IF THE SHAKEL HAS PLAY WHEN YOU PRESS IT DOWN , THE SHAKLE MOVES WITH SOME PLAY WHEN SHOOK . HOPE THIS HELPS AND IF ANY OTHER QUESTIONS WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP . THANKS SANDY
Questions from other members
Q: great lock if i win the bid is it ok if i pay on 7/31 check my feedbacks and other purchases if you are hesitant thanks
A: HI THAT WILL BE FINE AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING.THANKS SANDY
Q: Hi, Does the button, or whatever it is, to the lower left of the dial move at all, even slightly? Thanks.
A: hi the button on the lower left moves back and forth or slides. hope thius helps.
Q: Do you have the combination for this lock?
A: HI SORRY NO COMBONATION FOR THE LOCK HOPE THIS HELPS.
- eBay (27 July 2009)
This padlock had a high bid of $239.35 (Plus $7.05 Shipping).Thank you for viewing our auction. This is a rare and valuable OVB brass padlock with original key, made by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. This lock works, and is in very good condition, as shown by the photographs.
Closed it measures about 3" long by 2" wide and 11/16" thick. The key and the lock have the same serial number (letters) on them. The key is marked OVB H.S.B & Co., Pat'n July 26 '98.
The padlock is marked Patented July 20th, 1909. OVB Our Very Best, H.S.B. & Co. Chicago.
This collectible padlock is hard to find, and is in unusually good condition. - eBay (9 July 2009)
This set of two handcuffs sold for $10,100 (Plus free Shipping).Extremely rare, Bean Giant, un-adjustable double locking handcuffs with white metal and patina flat double bit key. Rare J.J. Tower, double lock adjustable handcuffs, polished steel, marked Pat. June 17 '62, July 17 '66 with the key.
Phelps Handcuffs - These handcuffs are the oldest American adjustable handcuffs patented by Phelps in 1862.
Cuffs are framed and matted with museum glass. The plaque reads........
Harry Houdini Born March 24, 1874
Died Halloween 1926
"I offer $100,000 to any human being living can escape from all the cuffs I carry, and from which I release myself. No restraints can hold me!" Harry Houdini
Extremely Rare Bean Giant Handcuffs
Captain E.D. Bean of the Boston Police Department invented these un-adjustable, double locking handcuffs in 1887 and offered $500 to anyone who could escape from the 'Bean Giants'. Houdini accepted the challenge and during his heavily publicized event Houdini escaped from the restraints. Because Houdini would not tell Captain Bean how he escaped from the handcuffs, it is uncertain if he ever collected the reward.
Phelps Handcuffs
These cuffs are the oldest American adjustable handcuffs patented by Phelps in 1862.
Both sets of handcuffs and this unique late 1800's advertising poster were originally owned by Harry Houdini and were purchased from Sid Radner's private Houdini Collection. The handcuffs have been professionally framed and matted. The frame measures 28" X 14.5". - eBay (22 July 2009)
