Description
I have four padlocks that I received after my grandmother passed. 2 are Yale locks, 1 is a Norvell-Shapleich HDW Co and the final one is a horseshoe shaped and has good luck stamped on the front.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
It appears they are made from brass
Distinguishing marks
The Norvell is a Norleich Diamond with what looks to be a sun on the front. The smaller of the yale locks has a club on the back with Y&T inside. On the top front it has yale and co stamped, on the back it has stamped Stamford Conn. The larger Yale has a copper top and what looks to be steel base. It also has a club on the back, but no Y&T inside of it. The last one is a horseshoe shaped lock that has good luck stamped on the front. It has a pat. stamp of June 24th 1878
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Norvell 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches, small Yale 1 1/2 by 1 inches, bigger Yale 2 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches, horseshoe lock 3 in by 2 in.
Date Period
I am not willing to guess on the ages of these locks, I simply do not know enough about them
History
To my knowledge they have been in our family since my mother was a child so approximately 70 years.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited
For Sale?
Yes
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