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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