"Commemorative Padlocks - A 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. The reverse of the lock is blank. A crab style dog collar padlock. This was a promotional item at the
worlds fair. Mfg by: Star Lock Works. Louis Hillebrand Patent #
100402. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
930 |
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"ABLOY 1907-2007". 100th Anniversary. Mfg by: Assa Abloy. | 4670 |
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"ABUS 75 Jahre". 3.100" high x 2.060" wide x .720" deep. Stamped
steel case. Steel shackle. Gold plated. 75th Anniversary. Mfg by: Abus Lock Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
4762 |
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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. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co. Mfg by: Slaymaker. George M. Miller Patent # 981784. | 553 |
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"AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976" - "MERCURY MARK II". 3.750" high x
1.532" wide x .573" deep. Alloy case. Steel shackle. A magnetic padlock. Commemorates the 200th
Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
1839 |
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"AMERICAN LOCK COMPANY 75 YEARS OF QUALITY 1912-1987". Steel case. 2
1/8" high x 2 1/2" wide. A
commemorative paperweight. Mfg by: American Lock Co. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
6129 |
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"AYPEX 1909 SEATTLE". 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. The original keys are marked with a patent date of "12-10-05". "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition" was the title of the 1909 Seattle Washington World's Fair. The best patent for this lock is by Frank Soley Patent# 807785 (Dec. 19, 1905). Mfg by: Miller Lock Co. | 554 |
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"Bleriot Monoplane".
1 5/8" high x 1 1/4" diameter x 5/16" deep. Brass case. Nickel plated steel shackle.
Nickel plated hollow
barrel key. Original key. July 25, 1909 Louis Bleriot was the first to cross the English
channel in a plane of his own design. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
1260 |
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"BORO LOCK SHOP 1962 1987". 3.930" high including clevis x 2.630" wide x
.622" deep. 25th Anniversary. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
1842 |
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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 not cast on the reverse of the case at 6 o'clock. Brass case. Steel shackle. Warded. Corrugated key. Catalog #: 1901 PA. Mfg by: Slaymaker. More... | 555 |
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"Buffalo" also known as "Buffalo Pan-American" - 1901.
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.
Catalog #: 1901 PA. "Pan-American Exposition" was the title of the 1901 Buffalo
New York World's Fair. Mfg by: Slaymaker.
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"The Frank Kidd Collection" |
824 |
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"CHICAGO A CENTURY OF PROGRESS 1934". .673" high x .499" wide x
.078 deep. "STERLING PAT. 1861263" is stamped on the inside of the back cover. Sterling
silver case. Sterling silver shackle. A trick padlock. Press the button on the
reverse of the case to open the lock. "Century Of Progress International
Exposition" was the title of the 1933-34 Chicago Worlds Fair. Mfg by:
General Findings & Supply Co. Arthur M.
Cole Patent #
1861263. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
2527 |
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"CLARK SECURITY PRODUCTS". 50th Anniversary. Made for: Clark Security
Products. Mfg by: W-LOK Corp., The Waterson Group. "The Bob Heilemann Collection" |
1844 |
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"J. H. W. CLIMAX CO. 1883 1983". 4" high including clevis x 2 5/8" wide. Brass case. Brass shackle. 100th Anniversary.
Mfg by: J. H. W. Climax Co. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
1843 |
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"Columbian Exposition 1492•CHICAGO•1892" - 14" Chain. 1.347"
diameter x .441" deep x 14" chain. Bronze case. Bronze chain.
Over all nickel plated. "L41" key code is stamped on the obverse of the case.
This lock actually has 3 levers as stated in the patent. Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America.
"The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair.
Mfg by: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. Henry Horne patent #'s
D22456
499832.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
2240 |
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"Columbian Exposition 1492•CHICAGO•1892" - 31" Chain. 31" chain. Bronze case. Bronze chain. Over all nickel plated. "L38" key code is stamped on the obverse of the case. This lock actually has 3 levers as stated in the patent. Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America. "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair. Mfg by: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. Henry Horne patent #'s D22456 499832. | 556 |
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"Columbian Exposition 1492-1892". 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. Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America. "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair. 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 case. Brass shackle. Keyway: Flat. 1 Lever, 4 Wards.
The patent was applied for on April 28, 1910 and issued on January 17, 1911. This padlock was offered in the Simmons Hardware Co. catalogs of 1910 thru 1917.
The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 which leads me believe that this padlock was
adopted as the commemorative for the Titanic instead of being made to
commemorate the Titanic.
Made for: Simmons Hardware Co.
Mfg by: Slaymaker. George M. Miller Patent # 981784.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
570 |
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"DAN PATCH" - Brass Plated. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. Brass plated. Solid barrel key. "MADE IN U S A" is stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock. Commemorates the fastest horse in the world at that time. Foaled on April 29, 1896, and died on July 11, 1916. Made for: Marion W. Savage, the owner of "Dan Patch". Mfg by: Excelsior Lock Co. | 760 |
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"DAN PATCH" - Copper Plated. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. Copper plated. Solid barrel key. "MADE IN U S A" is stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock. Commemorates the fastest horse in the world at that time. Foaled on April 29, 1896, and died on July 11, 1916. Made for: Marion W. Savage, the owner of "Dan Patch". Mfg by: Excelsior Lock Co. | 557 |
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"DAN PATCH" - Nickel Plated.
2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. Nickel plated. Solid barrel
key. "MADE IN U S A" is not stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock.
Commemorates the fastest horse in the world at that time. Foaled on April 29,
1896, and died on July 11, 1916. Made for: Marion W. Savage, the owner of "Dan Patch". Mfg by: Excelsior Lock Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
759 |
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"DAN PATCH SIX LEVER". 2" wide. Stamped steel case. Flat steel shackle. Flat double bitted key. | 2499 |
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"DAN PATCH SIX LEVER".
2" wide. Stamped steel case. Flat steel shackle. Hollow double bitted
barrel key. "Courtesy American Lock Collectors Association" |
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"G. W. Co 1904.
2 15/16" high x 2" wide x 9/16" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. 3 Lever. Flat key. 75th
Anniversary lock. Made for: George
Worthington Co. Mfg by: Sargent & Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
1259 |
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"G. W. Co. ANNIVERSARY 1829 1929".
3 1/16" high x 2" wide.
Brass case.
Steel shackle.
Lever.
Flat Key. 100th Anniversary lock. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Eagle Lock Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
1225 |
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"THE GEO. WORTHINGTON CO. 1829-1929".
3.047" high x 2.218" wide.
Brass case. Brass shackle.
Lever.
Flat Key. 100th Anniversary lock. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Sargent & Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
1258 |
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"Halley 1910".
3.162" high x 2.184" wide.
Brass case. Steel shackle.
Lever.
Single bitted barrel key. Commemorating the 1910 appearance of Halley's Comet.
"The Bob Dix Collection" |
5651 |
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"A. J. HOFFMAN CML 1956-2004 COLLECTOR HISTORIAN". Size: 21B72. Padlock Stamp #: 2192. Color: Green. Anthony John "AJ" Hoffman III Mfg by: Best Access Systems. | 1340 |
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"ILLINOIS CENTRAL" - "1893".
Brass case. Brass shackle. "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the
title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair. I believe that the Illinois
Central Railroad Co. made this switch lock for use and to commemorate the 1893
Chicago World's Fair. Made for: Illinois Central Railroad Co. Mfg by:
Adams & Westlake Co. "The Frank Kidd Collection" |
5329 |
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"LIONEL". "Courtesy Mike Pitman" |
2987 |
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"LOCK MUSEUM OF AMERICA INC. TERRYVILLE CONN. 1972 25th 1997 ANNIVERSARY".
Size: 41B72. Padlock Stamp #: 2069-R. Color: Black. Mfg by: Best. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"LOUISIANA 1803 PURCHASE" - Brass 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 3/8" high x 1 11/16" wide.
Iron case. Brass shackle. Warded. Corrugated key.
"E. T. FRAIM PAT. PD." 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.
PATENTED DEC 15.'03 - Variation |
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"LOUISIANA 1803 PURCHASE" - Iron Shackle - Patent Pending.
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. Commemorates the 100th Anniversary
of the Louisiana Purchase. "Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the
1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair. Mfg by: E. T. Fraim.
Patent # 746945.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
718 |
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"Magic Columbian Lock PAT. JUNE 20-93.". 1.904"
high including clevis x 1.601" wide x .140" deep. Steel case. Steel shackle. To
open the lock: 1) Insert a penny in the opening at the top of the case. 2) Turn
key and the shackle pops up.
Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America.
"The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair.
Designed by: Henry Horne.
Mfg by: Magic Introduction Co., New York.
Patent #
00.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
4283 |
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"MARNE"
also known as "Battle of the Marne"
also known as "Miracle of the Marne".
3 7/16" high x 2 5/8" wide x 13/16" deep. 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).
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"MARNE"
also known as "Battle of the Marne"
also known as "Miracle of the Marne".
2 7/8" high x 2 1/8" wide x 5/8" deep. 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). "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"MASTER" - "HARRY W. LISIAK" - 50th Anniversary. 3.625" high x 2.501" wide x 1.225" deep.
Gold plated brass case. Gold plated brass shackle. The primary purpose of this
lock was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Master Lock Co. The lock was
given to wholesalers with a personalized name plate. Employees
who completed 50 years of service were presented a lock with an engraved plaque
and then were eligible to join the company "Golden Key Club". Mfg by: Master Lock Co.,
founded 1921. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
1840 |
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"MASTER" - 75th Anniversary. Master Lock Co. 75th Anniversary. Mfg by: Master Lock
Co., founded 1921.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SUPER BOWL ADVERTISING MASTER LOCK JANUARY 29, 1995". Mfg by: Master Lock Co., founded 1921. | 2985 |
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"MCKINLEY" - Small.
2.755" high x 2.005" wide.
Stamped steel case. Steel shackle. The reverse of the lock is blank. Possibly related to President William
McKinley who was assassinated September 6, 1901 while visiting the "Temple of
Music" exhibition at the 1901 Buffalo New York World's Fair. Mfg by: Miller Lock
Co. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"MCKINLEY" - Large. 3 1/2" high x 2 5/8" wide. Stamped steel case. Steel shackle. The reverse of the lock is blank. Possibly related to President William McKinley who was assassinated September 6, 1901 while visiting the "Temple of Music" exhibition at the 1901 Buffalo New York World's Fair. Mfg by: Miller Lock Co. | 4933 |
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"MILLER" - "1871 1921 50 YEARS OF LOCK MANUFACTURING".
3 1/4" high x 2 1/2" wide. Push key. Steel case. Brass plated steel shackle. Brass plates. Miller Lock Co. 50th
Anniversary. The reverse of the case is the same as #4104. Mfg
by: Miller Lock Co. Frank Soley Patent #
1384682. "The Richard Bruno Collection" |
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"MILLER" - "1871 1921 50 YEARS OF LOCK MANUFACTURING" - Paperweight.
3.363" high x 2.276" wide x .785" deep. Push Key. Steel case. Brass plated steel shackle. Brass plates. Miller Lock Co. 50th
Anniversary. Mfg
by: Miller Lock Co. Frank Soley Patent #
1384682. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
4104 |
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"Missouri Seal" - Case Design 1 - Brass.
2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide. Brass Case. Steel shackle. Some
shackles have been seen nickel plated. Warded.
"Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri
World's Fair. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co.
Offered in catalogs 1907 thru 1909. Mfg by: Slaymaker. Catalog #: 1901 XX.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"Missouri Seal" - Case Design 1 - Bronze. 2 5/8" high x 2 1/4" wide. Bronze Case. Steel shackle. Warded. "Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair. From the "1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair". Made for: Simmons Hardware Co. Offered in catalogs 1903 thru 1906. Mfg by: Slaymaker. Catalog #: 1901 XX. More... | 108 |
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"Missouri Seal" - Case Design 2 - Brass.
2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide x 3/4" deep. Brass Case. Steel shackle. Some shackles
have been seen nickel plated. Warded.
"Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri
World's Fair. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co.
Offered in catalogs 1907 thru 1909. Mfg by: Slaymaker. Catalog #: 1904 XX.
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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. | 839 |
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