Aztec Pattern Story Lock

Now here is an extremely rare story padlock. You can tell by looking at the price that this padlock sold for. It is truly an amazing sum. Congratulations to both the seller and the buyer!

 

 

Vintage Old Padlock w/Skeleton Keys that works Not sure of age Intricate engraving on both sides w/engraved letters of some company? I think it's made of brass Approximate Measurements: 2 3/4" Round & 5/8" Thick Weighs 7.7oz Smoke and Pet Free Sold as is, all sales are final Payment within 3 days of auction end required On Oct-22-12 at 15:37:40 PDT, seller added the following information: I have been informed that this lock is called a "STORY" PADLOCK - eBay (28 October 2012)

This padlock had a high bid of $2,750 (Plus $4.99 Shipping).
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The Diana - Story Padlock

Story padloacks are facinating. It allows someone to narrow down their collecting to a very small, and extremely rare, collection with known limits. Unfortunately, it can also be a frustrating experience as it might be years before the padlock you are searching for comes up for auction, and there will be others competing for it.

 

 

Vintage Old Padlock w/Key that works Not sure of age(Engraved on Padlock "Pat. Feb 20. 83") Engraved with Flowers on one side Engraved Women on the other side I think it's made of brass Approximate Measurements: 2 3/4" Tall by 2" Wide at top, 1 1/4" at Bottom 5/8" Thick Weighs 6oz. Smoke and Pet Free Sold as is, all sales are final Payment within 3 days of auction end required On Oct-22-12 at 15:35:37 PDT, seller added the following information: I have been informed these locks are called "STORY" PADLOCKS On Oct-23-12 at 14:51:21 PDT, seller added the following information: According to another knowledgable Ebayer who just wrote that he says this is a Russell Erwin Padlock called "The Diana". Thank you to him for his invaluable information! - eBay (28 October 2012)

This padlock had a high bid of $997 (Plus $4.99 Shipping).
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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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LARGE BRASS SEAL LOCK

Here is a great example of this Bavarian Seal Padlock. Very cool to see the internal workings and the simple fact that the face can be removed.

OFFERED IS A LARGE BRASS PADLOCK WITH DUELING LIONS CAST ON THE DUST COVER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS WAS A BAVARIAN GOVERNMENT SEAL PADLOCK. THIS LOCK COMES WITH TWO ORIGINAL KEYS MARKED WITH THE SAME NUMBERS AS THE LOCK 482. THE LOCK WORKS PERFECTLY WITH THE KEYS. THIS TYPE OF LOCK HAS A REMOVABLE FACE PLATE SO THAT THE LOCK CAN BE REKEYED OR SERVICED. THIS LOCK IS IN ALL ORIGINAL NEAR MINT CONDITION AND BREAKS DOWN INTO NUMEROUS PIECES AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE PICTURES. TAKING THE LOCK APART IS A BIT TRICKY BUT ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW IT WORKS IT'S NOT SO HARD. YOU HAVE TO USE THE REMOVAL KEY TO RELEASE THE KEEPER THAT HOLDS THE FACE OF THE LOCK IN PLACE. THIS IS A VERY RARE LOCK TO FIND WITH WORKING KEYS. - eBay (1 Oct 2012)

This padlock had a high bid of $350 (Plus $8 Shipping).
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LARGE BRASS BAVARIAN GOVERNMENT SEAL LOCK

Here is a nice example of what seems to be a relatively rare seal padlock from Bavaria.

OFFERED IS A LARGE BRASS BAVARIAN GOVERNMENT WIRE SEAL LOCK. THIS LOCK MEASURES 4 7/16" TALL X 3 7/8" WIDE X 1" THICK. THE BODY IS MADE OF BRASS AND THE SHACKLE IS STEEL. THIS TYPE LOCK WOULD HAVE TAKES A WIRE SEAL THAT RUNS THROUGH THE DUST COVER AND THE BODY OF THE LOCK SO THAT IN ORDER TO OPEN THE LOCK THE SEAL WOULD HAVE TO BE CUT. THE LOCK HAS A CAST BRASS DUST COVER THAT HAS THE DUALING LIONS COAT OF ARMS. IT IS ALSO NUMBERED 899. WHEN THIS LOCK IS IN THE OPEN POSITION, THERE IS A FACE REMOVAL KEY SO THAT THE LOCK CAN BE TAKEN APART AND REKEYED. I DO NOT HAVE THE KEYS FOR THIS LOCK, BUT I AM SURE IT WOULD WORK PERFECTLY AS THE LOCK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. - eBay (21 Sept 2012)

This padlock had a opening bid of $200 (Plus $15 Shipping) but received no offers.
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Mühlenfeld Findings

Here are some recent findings of German Mühlenfeld restraints as shared by my friend Lars over at the Lars Holst Restraint Collection.

These items are extremely rare.

See more of his amazing collection here.

Brass Combination lock - G.W. Grove 1878

Well, this is an amazing combination padlock. Certainly a rare animal, so rare that it sold for $5,000. An amazing padlock indeed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up for auction is this great old brass combination lock. The top is marked " G.W. Grove PAT April 2 1878". The 3 disks are each marked with letters A - P in the alphabet and turn fairly smooth, However there are a few stiff spots. It is about 3.5" tall and 2.5 wide, not including the piece that stick out of the left side. It is roughly 3/7" thick at the center. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE COMBINATION IS, but there are well over 4,000 possible combinations.  

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sep-25-12 at 18:15:22 PDT, seller added the following information:   

ETA - This lock is in Excellent overall condition considering the age and has no major dents or dings of any kind. When i hold this lock in my hand and shake it, The only part that has any kind of rattle is the little tap on the left side. It is not damaged in any way and I believe that this part had the same about of movement the day it was made. None of the internal parts rattle. - eBay (2 October 2012)

This padlock had a high bid of $5,108.88 (Plus 5 Shipping).
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PERMUTATION LOCK CO. BRASS 4 WHEELS COMBINATION PADLOCK

Here is another most interesting combination padlock. I do not remember seeing one like this before.

 

 

 

ANTIQUE RARE PERMUTATION LOCK CO. BRASS 4 WHEELS COMBINATION PADLOCK LOCK 4 Wheels - "PERMUTATION LOCK CO." 1 7/8" high x 3 1/2" wide. Brass case. Steel shackle. Brass dials. PERMUTATION LOCK CO. DENVER COL." is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. D-O-M-E is the code. Works well as it should. Shackle shows Patented date (March 28, 1905) and Manufacturing date (April 10, 1906) - eBay (Sept, Oct 2012)

This padlock has a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $1,295 (Plus $9.55 Shipping).
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VERY LARGE 4 WHEEL BRASS ENGLISH VICTORIAN COMBINATION PADLOCK

Unfortunately I know too little of these antique combination padlocks although I am starting to be facinated by them. So, I will be paying more attention in the near future in the hopes of picking some more up, provided I can get them for the right price.

 

ANTIQUE VERY LARGE 4 WHEEL BRASS ENGLISH VICTORIAN COMBINATION PADLOCK LOCK ANTIQUE RARE LARGE VICTORIAN BRASS COMBINATION PADLOCK. WORKS GREAT. COMBO CAN BE CHANGED. CURRENT COMBO IS SET AT M-A-R-C. THIS ONE HAS 4 WHEELS WHICH ROTATE WELL. CLOSES SECURELY. VERY WELL MADE, GORGEOUS PATINA. SHOWS SOME WEAR, SEE PICTURES. MARKINGS: NO MARKINGS MEASUREMENT: APPROXIMATELY 3" HEIGHT X 2" WIDE - eBay (Oct 2012)

This padlock had a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $445 (Plus $6.95 Shipping).
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