Oldest looking padlock I've found

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I know there are guys who collect these.

This looks hand-made - parts don't fit together perfectly, lots of slack, etc.

Any info about it?

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No incredibly useful info here, but I found the front plate to a padlock just like that in southern Indiana. It was at a homestead site used from mid/late 1800s to 1940-ish.

I didn't know what the item was until I happened upon this link here:

http://www.idahotreasurehunters.com/2010/05/11/metal-detecting-trip-rocky-canyon/

Unfortunately I don't have any more info on the padlock. I'm super jealous that you found the whole thing though!!
 

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I found an old padlock and came across a web site for old restraints etc. That guy gave me some info on mine, let me find the link and I will post it.
 
No incredibly useful info here, but I found the front plate to a padlock just like that in southern Indiana. It was at a homestead site used from mid/late 1800s to 1940-ish.

I didn't know what the item was until I happened upon this link here:

http://www.idahotreasurehunters.com/2010/05/11/metal-detecting-trip-rocky-canyon/

Unfortunately I don't have any more info on the padlock. I'm super jealous that you found the whole thing though!!

We all three have the same lock! That's cool. If it's that common in different parts of the country, it may be a Sears lock.
 
A bit more info... I need to clean my up and look for the maker's mark.

An identical warded padlock is illustrated in the 1895 Montgomery Ward & Co. catalog. At that time it retailed for 12¢, or $1.25/doz. A lock of the same design, but with a maker-marked shackle, is listed in Arnall's book, The Padlock Collector. Attributed to the Slaymaker-Barry Co. (c. 1888-1900), it is valued at $15 in Very Good condition.

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