Antique Padlocks By David Heuermann
The purpose of this site is to be a virtual repository to preserve the history of Padlocks and Locking Devices, and to rediscover the history which has been lost. From the technical underpinnings of the earliest locking device, to the most sophisticated modern device, draws a roadmap of historical significance.
Push Key Padlocks - Antique Padlocks
Brass body. Steel shackle. "PATENT 85" is stamped on the top of the body. 4 levers. 5 wards. Scandinavian style shackle. This lock was found in Budapest, Hungary. Anton Nerhaft US Patent # 957705. We have not been able to find any foreign patents. We believe this lock was not manufactured in the US. "The Ferenc Szederkenyi Collection" 7263
Warded Padlocks - Antique Padlocks
Steel body. Steel shackle. The reverse of the case is the same as the obverse. Mfg by: Waterbury Lock & Specialty Co. US Patent #2169895. 8482 "270". 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Steel body. Steel shackle. "The Dave Parmalee Collection" 10172 "518". 2 1/2" high x 2" wide. Brass body. Steel shackle. The reverse of the lock is the same as obverse. 3312
Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks
Mfg by: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. 5947 "CORBIN CABINET LOCK CO" - Single Bitted. 1 3/4" high x 1 1/4" wide. Brass body. Brass shackle. The reverse of the lock is blank. 4 levers. Mfg by: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. 5196 "CORBIN CABINET LOCK CO" - Double Bitted. 1 3/4" high x 1 1/4" wide. Brass body. Brass shackle. The reverse of the lock is blank. 8 ...
Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks
Stamped Steel body. Steel shackle. Mfg by: Eagle Lock Co. "The Ron Sparks Collection" 6943 "BENGAL". Stamped Steel body. Steel shackle. Mfg by: Eagle Lock Co. "The Ron Sparks Collection" 9406 "BETA". 2 5/8" high x 1 3/4" wide x 3/8" deep. Stamped Steel body. Steel shackle. Mfg by: E. T. Fraim Lock Co. "Courtesy Neil Pylant" 2052
Transportation - Antique Padlocks
Brass construction. Steel column post. This lock was made specifically for locking a steering column. US Patent #931685 "The Michael Newman Collection" 8150 "ROCHESTER SAFETY LOCK CO ROCHESTER INDIANA". 3" high x 1 1/4" case diameter. Brass body. Brass and steel dial. This lock was made specifically for locking a steering column.
Mechanicals - Antique Padlocks
We do not know what Miller was thinking about when making this lock. Made for: Pittsburgh Cincinnati & St. Louis. Mfg by: D. K. Miller Lock Co. (154.0). "Courtesy Mike Pitman" "STEIN" - No Pins. This lock actually has 4 levers. The key is retained when the lock is open. There are 3 round holes in the key and 1 side cut. (179.3).
Railroad Padlocks - N thru N - Antique Padlocks
The lock has a spring loaded shackle. Made for: Newark & Bloomfield or Norfolk & Bristol or Northampton & Bath or Niles & Buchanan. Mfg by: Mallory Wheeler & Co.
Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks
Rolling shackle. "10 EAGLE LOCK CO TERRYVILLE CT. PAT.MARCH 9 1880" is stamped on the obverse of the body. There is a button on the right side of the case that when pushed locks the padlock.
Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks
This is an early Brass Lever Lock from Squire's history. I spoke directly to John Squire about it in 2008, and he says that it is the earliest lock that he has seen with his family name on it. Mfg by Henry Squire.