INDIAN CHIEF Padlock

Here is a padlock with an interesting design of an Indian Chief:

great old approx. 2 5/8 " iron padlock with an EMBOSSED indian chief in full head dress on it......lock works great & comes with a working key........ fantastic for your indian - cowboy - calvary - old west collection. - eBay (28 April 09)

This padlock had an opening bid of $165 (Plus $7.50 Shipping) but failed to attract any bidders.
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1997 Pharmacutical Advertising Combination Lock

This is an interesting combination lock.

I've tried the lock 2 or 3 times...works perfectly. Weight before packing 8 oz. Merck & Co, Inc. bottles are representing one dose vials of vaccine - measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine live ...and...Varicella Virus Vaccine Live store frozen - is what the labels say. Cute addition to pharmacy collections. - eBay (15 June 09)

This padlock had an opening bid of $6 (Plus $5 Shipping) but failed to receive any bids.
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COLD WAR H.O. BOEHME MODEL SPL600 MISSLE SILO LOCK

A very interesting lock. Shouldn't there be a warehouse full of these things somewhere?

YOU ARE BIDDING ON A MODEL SPL600 COLD WAR ERA MISSLE SILO LOCK WITH TWO KEYS, MADE BY H.O. BOEHME, AND IN MINT CONDITION. MEASURES 2 1/2 INCHES IN DIAMETER, AND 3 9/16 INCHES LONG. VERY HEAVY! - eBay (20 June 09)

This padlock had a high bid of $480 (Plus $12 Shipping). No word on how much this lock cost the Government...
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Brass Street Letter Box Lock - USPS

Here is a great-looking postal padlock.

VERY NICE OLD AND IN GREAT CONDITION IS THIS VINTAGE STREET LETTER BOX LOCK UNITED STATES POST OFFICE.HAS THE ORINGINAL CHAIN AND KEY.THE KEY HAS THE WORDS U.S LETTER CARRIER.THE LOCK CLOSES AND OPENS GOOD.IT IS BRASS..BE SURE YOU CHECK OUT ALL THE PICTURES. - eBay (20 June 09)

This padlock had a high bid of $217.50 (Plus $8.99 Shipping).
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Not One, But Two "Werewolf Story" Padlocks

These padlocks are rare enough on their own, but it appears to be a truly rare happening when two come up for auction in one listing!

Here's one you'll never see again! Not one, but TWO antique Werewolf Story locks, and a Kay-Bee lock all for 1 price. Both werewolf locks are in perfect working order with a single key that opens both locks. Kay-Bee lock, unfortunately, has no key. All 3 are originals. The cast iron werewolf locks were made by Trenton Lock Company in the 1890s. No cracks or chips. The pictures don't do them justice! Thank you for your interest! - eBay (21 June 09)

These padlocks had a high bid of $1,036 (Plus $25 Shipping) but failed to meet the reserve price.
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Rare Sutton Changable Combination Padlock

Now here is a most interesting combination padlock.

This lock is set on the original factory setting of AAAA. It can be changed to any combination of 4 letters you want. 3" tall. Brass. Excllent condition. With what's left of the original combination card. However, the opening and changing instructions are still readable. - eBay (22 June 09)

This padlock had a high bid of $360.55 (Plus $6.95 Shipping).
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Oregon Boot For Sale

These do not come up for auction every day, although I do not think that they are so rare as there seems to be plenty in the hands of collectors and museums. It is just that nobody seems to let go of them once they get a pair. Still, unfortunately, this falls out of my price range. It doesn't fit in any of my collection drawers either. Yeah, that's my excuse.

VERY RARE ITEM -- OREGON BOOT prison shackle patented in 1876 & used by the old west prisons, marshals, & sheriffs....... OREGON BOOT comes complete with its DONUT, STIRUP, SHOE, KEY & even a nice wood display & carrying case..... THIS - OREGON BOOT has been pictured & featured in several mags & booklets over the years..... no cowboy, prison, or restraint collection is complete WITHOUT an OREGON BOOT & in most collections, the OREGON BOOT would be considered the center piece !!! - eBay (Ends 28 June 09)

This Oregon Boot has an opening bid of $3,950 and a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $4,500 (Plus $35 Shipping). No telling when the next one will come around...
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Here are some more details about the Oregon Boot:

A Brief History of the Oregon Boot

The Oregon Boot, or Gardner Shackle as it was properly known, was patented July 3, 1866 by , then Oregon State Penitentiary Warden, J.C. Gardner. The shackles were manufactured at the Penitentiary by prisoners.

Each shackle consisted of a heavy iron band that locked around one ankle. This iron band was supported by another iron ring and braces which attached to the heel of a boot. These shackles weighed between 5 and 28 pounds apiece.

The Boot was placed on one leg only. This kept the inmate off balance and deprived him of agility.

At the time the Oregon Boot was invented, the territorial Prison and later the Penitentiary had an enormous escape problem. Mr. Gardner and subsequent wardens felt that the inmate population could not be adequately controlled without using the Gardner Shackle on each and every prisoner.

When Gardner was replaced as the warden, he obtained a court order preventing the use of the shackle without payment to him. The Oregon Legislature did authorize the payment of funds to Gardner that same year.

Wearing the shackle for extended periods of time caused extreme physical damage. Inmates would be bedridden for weeks at a time in extreme pain. The Gardner Shackle became known as a man-killer to the prisoners who wore them.

In 1878 Superintendent Chadwick discontinued the use of the shackle on a full time basis. Chadwick still used the shackle for disciplinary purposes. Virtually all counties and municipalities shackled their inmates when transporting them.

It isn´t known when the last time the Oregon Boot was used. As late as 1939 a prisoner was "ironed out" in Mill City, Oregon so that he could be transported to the Penitentiary. - Oregon.Gov

Embossed NAVY Military Crossed Cannon Padlock

Here is a nice padlock with a military design.

This is a rare EMBOSSED -- military - CROSSED CANNONS -- lock that is very very seldom seen ANYWHERE......padlock is approx. 3 1/2" in size........... lock works fine & comes with a nice working key......... - eBay (7 June 09)

This padlock has a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $525 (Plus $8.50 Shipping) but the auction was ended early.

I have another example of this type padlock here.
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Another Adams Handcuffs Auction

Here is what appears to be an earlier version of Adams handcuffs.

These I believe are from around the Civil War or that era they are riveted and are made of Iron and I have one key. I seen a pair similar to these and they were dated 1862 mine are not dated they have patent applied for on them and I could not find any other markings. They have some rust and need to be cleaned I used the key and they still work. These are as found condition I can't guarantee the year but they sure look and feel like old iron. I am selling these with a reserve thanks and good luck. - eBay (21 June 09)

This set of handcuffs was sold with a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $350 (Plus $12 Shipping).
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Maltby Handcuffs

Here is a nice set of Maltby Handcuffs.

The Maltby handcuffs,manufactured by Mattatuck MFG. CO.,Waterbury Conn.Pat'd Nov.12,01stamped on cuffs.with 2 keys, used. - eBay (18 June 09)

This set of handcuffs had a high bid of $330.58 (Plus $6.95 Shipping).
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Iron 'HUNCHBACK' Story Padlock

Here is a Hunchback Story lock in very good condition.

VERY RARE ORIGINAL HUNCHBACK PADLOCK in super nice condition as you can till by the photos as well as the lock STILL HAS ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY STICKER !!!! on the back of the lock...... patented in 1877 - this lock is a MUST have for any true lock collector as many say that the HUNCHBACK lock is the center piece of ANY collection........ lock works great & comes with a non original working key. - eBay (Ends 28 June 09)

This padlock has an opening bid of $3,450 and a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $3,850 (Plus $15 Shipping).
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Brass Star lock works padlock

Here is a nice scandinavian-style padlock.

Marked with the Signiture Star of the Star lock works Phila. Pa. { 1836- 1926} Hard to find size 2 3/8" with two working unmarked keys. Good working condition. - eBay (13 May 09)

This padlock had a high bid of $79.80 (Plus $5 Shipping).
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My handcuff collection

Here are some photos of my restraint collection.

This is not everything. I have a couple other pieces I have yet to work into the display. Other than the smallest set of Bean handcuffs (which I am still working on getting a small enough key) they all function.
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My Lock Collection

Here are some photos of my current lock collection.

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Miniature Locks

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Mail Locks - No key for the mail pouch or left side bottom lock. All the other locks work fine.

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Combination Locks

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This is almost everything, but not all. I have a display frame with some of the finer examples in another room.

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