This 19th-century Ballard's cryptographic combination lock top is designed for a decanter with a dog finial. This silverplate piece features a Victorian style and originates from the United States. Created by Ballard's during the late 1800s, this original item adds a touch of historical charm to any antique collection. This piece measures 2 5/8" high and 1 5/8" in diameter. It is marked Ballard's Pat. May 1869

Giant French lock. 8*9cm. Diameter of wheel is 4cm. 812grams. Each wheel has 23 letters plus star. It is marked “Arnheiter Brevete” on the side. Arnheiter was a famous lock maker in Paris in 1820s. “Brevete” means “patented” in French.

5 Barrels each stamped with letters A to Z. With nearly 12 million possible combinations.

The code is set to KUCHI which is the nick name of my doughter SHAY. ( The letter U replace by V )

Twenty five letters (no X)

This little gem was to put on the leash of a very special dog. It is brass and 1 inch long. The lock opens when you push and turn the button. It could be worn as a pendant. C. 1900.

A wonderful tiny working brass padlock with key Carved floral design Victorian or Edwardian period Most likely made for use on a charm bracelet Brass with steel rivets Approximately: 14.5mm tall x 10.3mm wide x 4.6mm depth 10.6mm key length 2.2g in weight (including key) General usage wear, knocks and marks Shown for scale next to a UK 1 Pence coin

These were made in Germany during the Third Reich and the "J" on the combination dials was purposely omitted so that you could not spell the word "JEW" or "JUDE on the dials. The Nazi's did not want anything connected to anything they made that referenced Jews in any way----even on a combination dial.

padlock was patented in 1895 by the Walsall Locks &Cart Gear Ltd.

Rare Antique Push Button Lock Patented 1873 & 1876 Henry Clarke lock. In good condition for the age. The lock does function and locks and unlocks. Code is written on the back. Has some dings on the lock but nothing major and really cool Unique piece

Tyack Combination Bicycle Lock, made by the C. H. Stoelting Manufacturing Company in Chicago. It has a patent date of December 31, 1895, stamped on the back.

Permutation Padlock that was patented on New Years Day, 1895

This is a great early padlock that is very hard to find. It is a Josiah J. Deal, of Canton, Ohio Permutation Padlock that was patented on New Years Day, 1895. The lock works beautifully, and I took photos of it completely disassembled for you lock collectors that have never seen one apart. This combination can be set to many different combinations by switching the discs around, or turning them over. This lock is a little more complex than just a basic stack in that it has recessed cuts in the di

PAT. APRIL 21, 1885. 7/8" diameter. Brass case. Brass shackle. Brass dials. There is one dial on either side of the lock. Mfg by: Frederick Egge. Patent # 316345.

Chinese FOO DOG, Ornate Bronze/Brass Padlock

3 wheels, and 3 washers. The trick is that not only the wheels have to line up correctly, the washers need to be in position as well

Antique GIANT Six Wheel 19th Combination Padlock