SMITH EGGE Padlock Lock GIANT 1877 Pat.

I like how these padlocks look. The key operation is cool as well.

Antique SMITH & EGGE Padlock w/ push key

I believe it to be brass.

Lock & key work great!

I believe it's from the 1800's, Very Rare! It has a Design Engraved on the Front, along with the Patent Date and Manufacturer. Engraved on the Front are: "SMITH & EGGE MF'G CO"-"BRIDGEPORT CT"--"PATENTED SEPT 4 1877".

The Screws or Rivets holding this lock together are little domes with a Cross on each one.The shackle has the Word: "GIANT" engraved. The shackle & the Bottom Side appear to be Copper. Measures 2 3/4" in length by 2" across by 1/2" in thickness.The push key is also engraved "GIANT". - eBay (5 June 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $109.99 (Plus $8.95 Shipping).
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Smith & Egge Padlocks

Here are a couple more Smith & Egge Padlocks that came up for auction.

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1877 Antique Brass Lock Padlock SMITH & EGGE

his is a very nice old antique brass lock. Measures 2-1/8" diameter. Marked SMITH & EGGE MFG CO BRIDGEPORT CT PAT SEP 4 1877. Hasp portion marked GIANT. Condition is very good, but has no key. Has slot in bottom for push key. - eBay (25 Feb 09)

This padlock sold for $31.51 (Plus $4.80 Shipping).
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SMITH & EGGE Mfg. GIANT Lock Padlock w/ Key Vintage

A vintage brass lock and key with clevis and 8" chain.

Lock is marked The Smith & Egge Mfg. Co. Bridgeport, Conn. and on the shackle Giant.

Measures 2 7/8" from top of shackle to bottom of lock. - eBay (28 April 09)

This padlock sold for $47.67 (Plus $3.37 Shipping).
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Another SMITH & EGGE GIANT Padlock

A nice example of a nicely designed padlock.

I will be Listing quite a few Antique Tools....so Please Keep Checking My Other Auctions for Rare, One of a Kind Old Tools, etc. This One is my Favorite Padlock...It's from the 1800's, Very Rare and the Patina on the Brass is Beautiful...Almost a Red Color! It has a Fancy Design Engraved on the Front, along with the Patent Date and Manufacturer.Engraved on the Front are: "SMITH & EGGE MF'G CO"-"BRIDGEPORT CT"--"PATENTED SEPT 4 1877".

The Screws or Rivets Holding this Awesome Lock Together are Little Copper Domes with a Cross on each one.The Lock Loop, I believe to be Cast Iron and has the Word: "GIANT" engraved. The Loop on the Bottom Side is Also Copper. Measures 2 3/4" in length by just over 2" across by 1/2" in thickness.

This Bad Boy Looks Like an Old Strong Box Lock...Great Old Piece of True Americana...~Thank You For Looking~... - eBay (16 Apr 09)

This padlock sold for $57.67 (Plus $4.95 Shipping).
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VERY RARE US MAIL LOCK

Who knows how many of these were ever made. Too bad this is the first one that I have seen come up for auction.

This is a rare US MAIL LOCK, Smith & Egge Mfg. Co. Iron Lever. I took 3 Pictures of the front and 3 of the back side,

This lock was made in 1882 and it is in excellent condition, Only one problem NO KEY sorry !!!!!! - eBay (19 April 09)

This mail padlock sold for $222.50 (Plus $4.95 Shipping).
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Antique BRONZE LEVER PADLOCK - Climax Co. Lock

This is a nice padlock. It looks like a copy of the Smith & Egge padlock:

...Just acquired from a local estate.

..offering this beautiful working antique LEVER BRONZE PADLOCK WITH KEY...made by the J.H.W. CLIMAX COMPANY...measures approximately 2 3/4" length. padlock approximately 2 1/8" diameter

..very nice addition to your collection! - eBay (26 March 09)

This padlock sold for $102.51 (Plus $3.88 Shipping).
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More Smith & Egge "Giant" Brass PadLocks

Here is a couple more Smith & Egge "Giant" Brass PadLocks offeed for auction on eBay recently:

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Smith & Egge Giant Pushkey Padlock with Original Key

Smith & Egge Giant Pushkey Padlock with Original Key. Beautiful Patina. Lock works perfectly shackle pops right up when key is inserted. Fresh from a recently purchased collection. Locks works perfectly, nice condition. - eBay

This lock sold for $76 (Plus $6 Shipping).

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Smith & Egge Giant Padlock Lock with Original Key

Smith & Egge Giant Padlock with Original Key. This lock has a beautiful patina and works perfectly. It snaps open instantly when the key is inserted. The shackle and the key are marked GIANT. The body of the lock is marked Smith & Egge Mfg. Co. Bridgeport, CT. Patented Sept. 4, 1877. A nice addition to any collection. - eBay

This lock sold for $87.67 (Plus $6 Shipping).

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Smith & Egge "GIANT" Pushkey Pad Lock 1877 N/R

Extremely nice All Brass Pad lock marked, "SMITH & EGGE MF'G CO BRIDGEPORT CT and also, "PATENTED SEPT 4 1877". Hasp is also brass or bronze and is marked, "GIANT". Measures 2 1/2" tall and 2" wide. body is flat. Has a slit in bottom for pushkey, I do not have key. Shipping weight 1.5lbs or can send in envelope if you wish.I am listing many locks from the estate of a long time local lock collector. - eBay

This lock had an opening bid of $49.95 (Plus $5.60 Shipping) but did not attract any bidders.
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More Mail Locks - I

Here are some assorted mail locks that have been auctioned on eBay recently.


old letter box lock/key set brass padlock locksmith

out of service letter box lock with key....appears unused...mint condition...u s only..paypal..free s/h - ebay

This lock has a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $105 (With free shipping) But did not sell.

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old orig. mail letter box lock key locksmith padlock

orig. letter box key...this fits number 51 padlocks......u s only..paypal..free s/h - ebay

This key has a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $60 (With free shipping) and has been sold.

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Obsolete solid brass Reg'd US U.S. Mail Lock w/ counter

This auction is for a rare Solid brass obsolete US Mail pad lock with counter. On the front it reads, "Reg'd US Mail" on back "A 45119". The counter is currently at 520. This lock is in good condition. It is currently locked and does not include a key. This is a very nice lock and would be a perfect addition to any collection or a perfect gift for the collector. - ebay

This lock sold for $50 (Plus $3.70 shipping)
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Vintage Metal Reg'd U.S. Mail Lock

Vintage metal lock Reg'd U.S. Mail with counter on side 0213. Has R 33715 on other side. No key. - ebay

This lock sold for $39.88 (Plus $12.45 shipping)
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US Postal Letter Box Lock Post Office Padlock NO KEY

US Postal STREET LETTER BOX LOCK. This lock does not have the key. This lock is opened. Stamped on it is "STREET LETTER BOX LOCK UNITED STATES SR". There is a little green by the hinge, on the front. The rest has a great patina. It measures approx. 2" x 2 7/8". - ebay

This lock sold for $85.98 (Plus $4.90 shipping)

Despite having no key, apparently the value is this lock was in the code it was stamped with and the type of key needed to unlock it.

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US POSTAL "STREET LETTER BOX PADLOCK" with Key

Up for Auction and Bidding we have this "US Postal Street Letter Box Padlock" with Key. The Control Number on the lock and key is "MV" and there are no major Bangs, Nicks, Scratches or Discoloring on the lock or key. There is only normal wear. - ebay

This lock sold for $89.88 (Plus $6 shipping)
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ANTIQUE BRASS REG'D MAIL U.S. LOCK & KEY triangle mark

Here is an antique brass U.S. Mail padlock with a working key. The lock has REG'D U.S. MAIL on the front and D, 18185 on the reverse. It has a "triangle" embossed on the hasp. The key may be an old replacement and is marked SARGENT & GREENLEAF, but works the lock just fine and the counter clicks to the next number everytime it is opened. The number in the window is 9177.

The lock has dings and wear from years of use. It is 2 1/8" tall and ready to display! - ebay

This lock sold for $76.75 (Plus $2.36 shipping)

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Vintage Brass U.S. Registered Mail Padlock w Counter

This is a vintage, early 1900's era, Brass United States Mail Registered Mail Padlock with a counter.

This superb padlock, made by Smith & Egge was used in the post office before computers and forms became the main stay. This heavy, sturdy, brass padlock was used to keep track on how often someone opened the registered mail bag.

When the key was inserted and pushed into the bottom of the padlock, the unusual, split shackle at the top, opened and spun around, and locked, causing the numerical counter to advance another number. That way a supervisor or the post master could see how many times the registered mail had been handled.

This padlock is pictured on page 236 #1, in Franklin M. Arnall s book The Padlock Collector.

The padlock measures 2+1/2 inches tall, 1+3/4 inches wide and 1+1/4 inches thick.

It comes with a working key and works great!

It does have dings, dongs and scratches from decades, but it is still in superb working and great order.

A fantastic, and seldom seen on E-Bay, vintage, counter padlock! - ebay

This lock sold for $58 (Plus $10 shipping)


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RARE ANTIQUE BRASS POSTAL POST OFFICE LETTER BOX LOCK

THIS VERY RARE POSTAL LETTER BOX LOCK IS ALL ORIGNAL ANF HAS ITS ORIGINAL WORKING KEY WITH IT...AS WE KNOW THE KEY IS THE HARDEST ITEMS TO FIND AND WE HAVE IT WITH THIS DANDY LOCK.... - ebay

This lock sold for $202.55 (Plus $4.95 shipping)

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POST OFFICE LETTER BAG POSTAL LOCK
I do not have one of these but know that most of the time they are sold without a key:

THE PICTURES SHOULD TELL THE STORY OF THIS OUTSTANDING RARE LOCK WITH ITS ORIGINAL WORKING KEY WITH IT...AS WE KNOW THE KEY IS THE HARDEST ITEMS TO FIND AND WE HAVE IT WITH THIS DANDY LOCK.... - ebay

This lock sold for $127.55 (Plus $4.95 shipping)

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old mail lock/key set brass padlock locksmith

nice brass mail bag lock with key...u s only..paypal..free s/h - ebay

This lock has a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $75 (with free shipping) and found a buyer.
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1877 Smith & Egge "Giant" Brass PadLock

This is a great looking lock. It almost looks like a flying saucer.

A neat pat. Sept. 14, 1877 Smith & Egge "Giant" Brass pad lock with the original marked key in excellent condition with very little wear. 2 3/4" X 2" - eBay

This lock sold for $75 (Plus $5.05 shipping)
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Brass US Customs Lock with Counter

This seems to be a very rare lock with enclosed counter used by US Customs at some time long ago:

This a great looking old brass lock marked “U.S. CUSTOMS”. Serial number 22361 is stamped on the face of the lock, and “S/2” is stamped on the closing portion above. The amazing feature of this lock is that is has a little door on the side that opens to reveal a counter that tells you how many times the lock was opened by the way of 4 tumblers (like in a combination lock) behind a glass partition. Currently it reads “J 0 3 6“. Unfortunately, I do not have the key. Back of the lock is marked “PAT./NOV.19, 1889/MAY 19, 1891/MADE BY/ SMITH & EGGE/MF’G Co./BRIDGEPORT/CONN.” Another great looking unique item. - As posted on eBay

This item sold for $385 dollars. The other well known counter lock, the US Registered Mail lock seems to be occasionally available on eBay for about $100 when the lock includes a working key. While I mention that the lock is very rare, that is as far as publicly available locks. The lock has a high serial number, so theoretically there can be thousands of these in a box somewhere or they might even still be in use. (Not likely given the age and the availability of cutable sutoms seals.)

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