Ornate German Push Key Story Padlock

Here is an interesting padlock. While it is described as a story lock, it is not one that is consider a true story padlock by the Arnall PADLOCK COLLECTOR guide. At any rate, it is a nice padlock. Be nice to know more about it.

This is the only one of these I have ever seen. It is a push key mechanism with the keyhole on the side. It is in near Mint condition. 2 5/8" tall. Steel. No key. - eBay (7 Nov 2011)

This padlock had an opening bid of $799 (Plus $7.95 Shipping) but received no bids.

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Antique French secret padlock 18-19th Century

The cool part of this lock is the key and keyway. Definately cool, but cool comes with an expensive price.

antique French secret padlock made about 1800's- wrought iron

with clover key 2.1/4" inches(5.7cm)

size of padlock: 1.1/2."inches(4cm) by :2.3/4" (7cm)

to open padlock:

1 - Pull the back plate of the lock to release the aperture plate (cache-entry of padlock) : picture 3

2 - Position the plate to left -on the symbol (If the position is not correct, the key turns but does not actuate the mechanism): picture 4

3 - adjust the clover with the key, insert the key and turn -the lock is open, to close you need to keep the position (2)

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - eBay

This padlock had a buy-it-now price of $1,700 (Plus free Shipping). It was currently available at the time of writing.

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Edwin Cotterill’s padlock

This is one of the padlocks that I have been hunting for a while. But until the prices get more down to earth, I will have to simply keep looking. This is a very nice example.

Edwin Cotterill’s padlocks are amongst the most prized by collectors and are extremely rare. This is a really big, extremely sturdy and heavy one (nearly 1kg) – it is 5 inches tall and has company name and factory location (Birmingham) and makers marks. The lock is working perfectly and has the original key. It is in great condition with a very nice, rich patina. The escutcheon is held in place by a little sprung button on the body of the lock. The end of the key is used to depress the button and move the escutcheon to reveal the keyhole. - eBay (6 Nov 2011)

This padlock had a high bid of 1,580 British Pounds/$2,533.06 (Plus 20 Pounds Shipping).

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1880s T-series Registered Mail lock

Here is a very nice and relatively rare US Registered Mail padlock.

1880s T-series Registered Mail lock

plus a new DVD titled

Delivering the Promise

This US Registered Mail lock has a cast case, shackle collar, and rotating shackle made of architectural bronze. It is circa 1880s but continued in usage through the 1920s, being repaired when necessary. Although ''rotary'' locks have been occasionally listed on eBay being described as the style selected by Harry Houdini for his renowned mail bag escape trick, prop photos reveal that he used this earlier style of lock that opened with a flat key that he concealed within his cheek. The obsolete flat-style key was assigned to the Treasury Department. Although registered mail shipments passed through the postal system with this lock, Post Office Department employees could not open those pouches with their standard-issue keys. Only U.S. Treasury personnel were assigned keys to unlock shipments of currency and coin.

This lock is sold with a professionally-fitted reproduction key that operates the lock and is in excellent condition. There is a small bronze flap covering the rotary numbers ''in the window'' that is currently 0131, meaning it had been opened 131 times. The lock serial number is T 2449 and is ex-Mundy collection. All features of the lock are clear and distinct, even though the back view is fuzzy around the edges because used a camera which doesn't have much depth of field for close-up snapshots.

The ''T-Series'' lock and key were the subject of a short story appearing in RAILROAD STORIES, unknown date, pages 102-127. If anyone has seen this article and knows the issue date, I'd appreciate the information. I will include a copy of the article that was digitally scanned and converted to a document format. There are a few inaccuracies within the story, but it nonetheless makes interesting reading about this legendary lock. - eBay (10/30/2011)

This padlock had a high bid of $455 (Plus $8 Shipping).
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1861 Rankin Handcuff

Nice set of handcuffs. Unfortunately more evidence that the price erosion for all things collected is continuing. Or is that called deflation? At any rate, a very nice price for this set of cuffs.

Vintage 1861 Rankin Handcuff small size.Got these on a trade from a felow collector but i have one so this is your chance to have one for your collection.Comes with the key - eBay (10/29/2011)

This set of handcuffs had a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $500 (Plus free Shipping).

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1861 Rankin Handcuffs

This is a nice set of handcuffs. I am wondering why the bidding didn't get higher, or did the reputation of one Canadian handcuff seller contaminate this auction? (There is one Canadian handcuff collector who apparently does not complete deals)

Good working pair of 1861 Rankins.This is my second pair of small size so this pair is up for bids. NO over sea bidding. - eBay (20 Oct 2011)

This set of handcuffs had a high bid of $400 (Plus free Shipping) but did not meet the reserve price.
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DELESTATIUS - MADE BY RANKIN PHILA W/KEY PAT. DEC 1O 1861

this is a nice set of cuffs. Too bad they can be forced open. Not that you would do that to an antique!

VERY RARE CUFFS DELESTATIUS MADE BY RANKIN, PHILA WITH KEY CAN BE OPENED WITHOUT KEY

PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE

AS TOLD TO ME BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE eBAYER. THX - eBay (17 Oct 2011)

This set of cuffs had a high bid of $1,000 (Plus free Shipping).

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