"Commemorative Padlocks - 1893 thru M"
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"1893". "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893
Chicago Illinois World's Fair. .776" high x .601" wide. Bronze. Nickel plated
finish. Brass key, nickel plated finish."1893" is
stamped on the obverse of the case. A crab style dog
collar padlock. This was a promotional item at the worlds fair. Louis Hillebrand Patent #
100402. Mfg
by: Star Lock Works. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"AIR KING" also known as "Kitty Hawk". Commemorates Wilbur and Orville Wright. 2 13/16" high x 2" wide. Brass. Lever. Flat Key. Mfg by: Slaymaker. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co. More... | 553 |
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"AYPEX 1909 SEATTLE". "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition" was the title of the 1909 Seattle Washington World's Fair. 3 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide. Pressed steel. Lever. Flat Key. "A-Y-P-E-X" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. The reverse of the case is plain. | 554 |
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"Bleriot Monoplane". Louis Bleriot was the first person to cross the English Channel in an airplane. He did this on July 25, 1909 in a monoplane of his own design. 1.8" high x 1.3" wide. Brass case. Steel shackle. Hollow barrel key. | 1260 |
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"Buffalo" also known as "Buffalo Pan-American" - 1901.
"Pan-American Exposition"
was the title of the 1901 Buffalo New York World's Fair.
2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide.
"1901" is cast on the reverse of the case at 6 o'clock.
Brass case. Steel shackle. Warded. Corrugated key.
Mfg by: Slaymaker.
"The Frank Kidd Collection" |
824 |
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"Buffalo" also known as "Buffalo Pan-American" - No 1901. "Pan-American Exposition" was the title of the 1901 Buffalo New York World's Fair. 2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide. "1901" is cast on the reverse of the case at 6 o'clock. Brass case. Steel shackle. Warded. Corrugated key. Mfg by: Slaymaker. | 555 |
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"Columbian Exposition 1492-1892". Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America. "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair. 1 3/8" diameter. The chain is 31" long. Designed by: Henry Horne. Mfg by: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. Patent # D22456. | 556 |
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"Columbian Exposition 1492-1892". Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America. "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair. 3/4" high x 1/2" wide. All brass. Nickel plated finish. The lock opens by inserting a pin on the side of the case. Mfg by: Ames Sword Co. Gamaliel Bradford Patent # 373218. | 1279 |
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"C.Q.D." also known as
"SIMMON'S WIRELESS" also known as "Titanic SOS".
2 13/16" high x 2" wide. Brass. 1 Lever, 4 Wards. Flat Key.
Mfg by: Slaymaker.
Made for: Simmons Hardware Co.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
570 |
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"DAN PATCH" - Copper - USA. Commemorates the fastest horse in the world at that time. Foaled on April 29, 1896, and died on July 11, 1916. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron. Lever. Solid barrel key. "MADE IN U S A" is stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock. Antique Copper Plated. Mfg by: Excelsior Lock Co. | 557 |
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"DAN PATCH" - Nickel - No USA.
Commemorates the fastest horse in the world at that time.
Foaled on April 29, 1896, and died on July 11, 1916.
2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron. Lever. Solid barrel key.
"MADE IN U S A" is not stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock.
Nickel Plated.
Mfg by: Excelsior Lock Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
759 |
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"DAN PATCH" - Brass - USA. Commemorates the fastest horse in the world at that time. Foaled on April 29, 1896, and died on July 11, 1916. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron. Lever. Solid barrel key. "MADE IN U S A" is stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock. Brass Plated. Mfg by: Excelsior Lock Co. | 760 |
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"G. W. Co 1904. "Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair. 3" high x 2" wide. All brass. Lever. Flat key. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Sargent & Co. More... | 1259 |
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"G. W. Co. ANNIVERSARY 1829 1929".
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the George Worthington Co.
3 1/16" high x 2" wide.
Brass case.
Steel shackle.
Lever.
Flat Key. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Eagle Lock Co.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"THE GEO. WORTHINGTON CO. 1829-1929". Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the George Worthington Co. 3" high x 2 1/8" wide. All brass. Lever. Flat Key. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Sargent & Co. More... | 1258 |
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"LOUISIANA 1803 PURCHASE" - Iron Shackle - Patent Pending.
Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. "Louisiana
Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair.
2.394" high x 1.696" wide x .839" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Warded.
Corrugated key. Bronze plated finish. "E.T. FRAIM PAT PD" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle.
Finishes: Brass, Bronze, and Nickel Plated. Mfg by: E.T. Fraim.
Patent # 746945.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
718 |
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"LOUISIANA 1803 PURCHASE" - Brass Shackle - Patent. Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. "Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair. 2 3/8" high x 1 11/16" wide. Iron case. Brass shackle. Warded. Corrugated key. "PATENTED DEC 15.'03" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. The reverse of the case is the same as the obverse. Mfg by: E.T. Fraim. Patent # 746945. | 559 |
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"MARNE" also known as "Battle of the Marne" also known as "Miracle of the Marne". 3.350" high x 2.560" wide. Steel case. Steel shackle. Brass face plate. Hollow barrel key. Commemorates the WW 1 battle on the Marne river in France September 5 thru 12 1914 resulting in a Franco-British victory. Mfg by: Walsall Lock and Cart Gear Ltd. (Great Britain). | 1084 |
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"Missouri Seal" - Brass.
"Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair.
2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide.
Brass Case.
Steel shackle.
Some shackles have been seen nickel plated.
Warded.
Mfg by: Slaymaker.
Made for: Simmons Hardware Co.
Offered in catalogs 1907 thru 1909.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
560 |
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"Missouri Seal" - Bronze. "Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair. From the "1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair". 2 5/8" high x 2 1/4" wide. Bronze Case. Steel shackle. Warded. Mfg by: Slaymaker. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co. Offered in catalogs 1903 thru 1906. More... | 108 |
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"Missouri Seal" - High Shackle. "Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair. From the "1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair". Steel shackle. Warded. Mfg by: Slaymaker. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co. More... | 839 |