3 WHEEL COMBINATION LOCK - G.W. GROVE PAT 1878

A very cool and certainly rare combination padlock.

SIZE: 3 1/3 X 2 1/2 inches. ALL BRASS.

CONDITION: USED.

A GREAT OLD COMBINATION LOCK WITH 3 WHEELS OR RINGS. THE PHOTOS SHOW IT VERY WELL. HAS THE PAT DATE OF APRIL 2 78. FOR ( 1878 ) LOCK BY G.W. GROVE.

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On Oct-18-13 at 18:55:47 PDT, seller added the following information:

More pictures have been added at the request of bidders, please look at all of the photos using the "close-up" feature to see the best views of all angles. Thank you for all of the inquiries and interest in this old lock.

Question & Answer

Q: Has the lock ever been work on, opened for repairs or anything of that sort that you know of? Can you please post pictures of the back of the lock? Thanks

A: I found this little gem at an estate sell of a home in my area. Unfortunately, I have no information on it other than I know it is old and an original piece. I have seen similar locks like this on eBay in the past, but this is the first one that I have ever found myself. Sorry not to have any further information. I have now uploaded pictures of the back of the lock too. Hope that is helpful. - eBay (24 Oct 2013)

This padlock had a high bid of $2,203.98 (Plus $6 Shipping).
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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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