U.S. INT.REV [internal revenue] SEAL PADLOCK PAT. Jan. 1878

 Here is another padlock that I have never seen before. Clearly a rare item.

Listed for a limited time only is this rare seal lock with original key both numbered 3283. The face of this all brass lock reads ,from top to bottom, 3283[on lock handle],U.S.IN. REV, IMPROVED PATENT APPLIED FOR, CANTON SEAL $ REGISTER LOCK CO., PATENTED JANUARY.1.1878. Key #3283 opens lock easily and all functions as should. Lock and key show little ware with few surface scratches. Brass patina is great. I would give both a 9 out of 10 rating. This rare lock is in high command among collectors.This particular lock was used by our beloved IRS on their money bags, money collected from rum taxes - eBay (17 Nov 2014) 

 This padlock had a high bid of $1,600 (1 Bidder) (Plus $10 Shipping).
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