Iron and brass padlock with rotary key, India, 19th century Dimensions: 13 x 7 x 1.5 cm

Made by E. Cotterill & Company, Birmingham, England (UK) between 1846-1914. E. Cotterill Company was formed in 1840, began producing locks in 1846, and stopped at the beginning of WWI, 1914. Lock measures 3 in. (7.62cm) X 5 in. (12.7cm) X 15/16 in. (2.4cm). Made of brass all except shackle (iron). Key is original and is steel. This is a 6-lever lock.

Renowned for its lock manufacturing since the sixteenth century, the Black Country town of Willenhall remains at the heart of Britain’s lock making industry. The Industrial Revolution saw the lock making business boom, and local availability of materials in the area meant Willenhall was the epicentre of it all. With over 300 lock manufacturers in the area by 1855, many families were running businesses from workshops in their backyards.

Similar to Cotterill's padlocks at this time, with the horizontally placed keyhole and Cotterill's style lift-up shackle (presses down to lock). Works well. Size: 4.3" (10.5cm) high x 2.5" (6.3cm) wide.

3 fully working vintage postal reg'd registery locks. Nice piece of Post office history. These locks were used to secure the canvas registery bags. Counters still work as well. Comes with official key that is universal to all locks. Since there is more than one bundle of these locks you may not receive the exact item shown but all are in same working condition.

Smith & Egge (Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA) Produced for the US Post Office Department, Introduced 1875, Brass, 26 Combinations: SAR (code "A") through SZR (code "Z"). Also marked "SAAR" ("AA" code). 5 lever padlock. Size: 54.6mm, 71.7mm, 12.1mm. This lock is SFR code. The symbol "SFR" stands for code "F" of the Star Route ("SR) locks. A Star Route was a route contracted out to a private carrier.

mail pouch padlock. 1899. Russel & Erwin.

manufactured by the S&E Mfg. Co.

made and sold by the Trenton Lock and Hardware Co. of Trenton, NJ during the late 1800s

Yale & Towne 1896 Lions Head Brass and Iron Lock Padlock

Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Co. 'Our Very Best' Padlock

4th-6th century CE. Both sides depict the head of a goat. The shackle is missing. With very nice patina and in very good condition. Ex S.M. collection

4th-6th century CE. One side depicts a human male head and the second side the bust of a woman, which is a rare combination. The shackle is missing. With very nice patina and in very good condition. Ex S.M. collection

Dimensions: 17x11 cm Weight: 1028 grams