Yale & Towne Brass Lock

This looks like a very nice and stylish padlock.

Yale Lock & Original key. Nice riveted example. Great old patina finish, unpolished. Has a slight scratch on front by top YA. Original old key with all the company markings. Key works the lock easily. 2 7/8 X 2 inches. 3/4 inches thick. - eBay (25 Feb 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $17.17 (Plus $4.95 Shipping).
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"Moose" poormans story padlock

I do not remember seeing a Moose padlock like this one before.

Rare old "Moose" poormans story padlock. The condition is very good with minor dings and scratches from age. This has a good working key and measures 2.25" x 3.25" approx. - eBay (18 Feb 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $24.50 (Plus $4.95 Shipping).
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RARE AUTOMATIC SEAL LOCK PADLOCK

Here is a very nice example of a seal padlock. See another example with more details listed here.

A rare automatic seal padlock. This brass and steel government lock takes a paper seal which is punctured with holes when the lock is opened. The lock is in excellent condition. The padlock is mechanically perfect and comes with an operating key. The lock is well marked both front and rear. It appears to be made by Ferret which is probably a French company. It does not have any damage, just small dings obtained in normal use. SIZE: 3.75"w x 4.5"h x 0.75"d. 1.1 lb. - eBay (10 Feb 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $22.02 (Plus $5 Shipping) but did not meet the reserve price.
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US CUSTOMS SEAL LOCK

Here is a nice US Customs seal padlock:

GREAT - RARE - U S CUSTOMS SEAL PADLOCK complete with a working key.... key does not have the tip point on it to release the dust cover guard, but any PIN will work fine...... lock unlocks fine etc... NICE !!! rare lock......... - eBay (17 Jan 2010)

This padlock had a price of $1,550 (Plus $10 Shipping)but I am not sure if it sold.
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Pawn Stars - McKenzie Mitts for sale

On TV in the US is the show 'Pawn Stars' where people bring items into a pawn shop in Las Vegas to sell. In this episode, a person brings in a pair of McKenzie Mitts to sell:

Part I

Part II

Part III if you are interested.


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19th Century LEG IRONS WITCH CAPS LOCK

Here is a nice set of old leg irons.

The listing was in German:

Marke / Modell: ?
Hersteller: ?
Land: Poland/Germany
Gewicht:

Uralte Fußfesseln aus dem 19. Jahrhundert mit "Caps Lock" System. Die Fessel kommt um ein Bein und anschließend wird eine Kapsel über die Schellenenden gestülpt. Beide Schellenenden und die Kapsel weisen ein großes Loch (Kreuz) auf. Durch dieses kann nun eine Kette geführt werden, was bewirk, dass man die Kapsel nicht mehr entfernen und somit die Schelle nicht mehr öffnen kann. Die Kette ist … cm lang und am ende der Kette ist ein Schloss (abschließbar mit einer Dreieck Schraube) so kann man sicher die Fußfesseln abschließen und noch die Länge der Kette (durch Ösen in der Kette) verkürzen.

Die Fesseln stammen wahrscheinlich aus Polen/Deutschland, vermutlich von einem Gefängnis. Solche Fesseln wurden oft bei Gefangenentransporten eingesetzt

Breite: 5,5 cm
Kette: 170 cm
Gewicht: 4,35 kg

1 Schlüssel (Nachbau), sonst alles original und in sehr gutem Zustand.
- eBay (14 Feb 2010)

This set of leg irons had a starting bid of 699 Euros / $958 (Plus 36 Euros Shipping) but received no bids.
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1870 Patent AM. Seal Lock Co.

Here is a neat seal padlock.

This is a large nickel plated brass padlock signed "AM Seal Lock Co.,New York Patented 18 Jan'y, 1870." This rare trick padlock has serial number 1381 on the lock and key. The key has a pin on the top used to put into a small hole at the edge of the key cover. Once that flips open, push the pin at left of sliding cover to expose the key hole. Inserting the key and turning opens the lock. This is a very rare trick padlock in working condition!! - eBay (18 Feb 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $576 (Plus $6.95 Shipping).
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