"Commemorative Padlocks - A thru M"

	"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. Mfg by: Star Lock Works. Louis Hillebrand Patent # 100402. "The David Heuermann Collection"	930
	"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.   More...	553
	"AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976" - "MERCURY MARK II". 3.750" high x 1.532" wide x .573" deep. A magnetic padlock. Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. "The David Heuermann Collection"	1839
	"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. The original keys are marked with a patent date of "12-10-05". The best patent for this lock is by Frank Soley Patent# 807785 (Dec. 19, 1905). Mfg by: Miller Lock Co.	554
	"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
	"BORO LOCK SHOP 1962 1987". 25th Anniversary.	1842
	"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. Catalog #: 1901 PA. Mfg by: Slaymaker.  More...  Variations... "The Frank Kidd Collection"	824
	"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
	"CLARK HARDWARE CO". 50th Anniversary.	1844
	"J. H. W. CLIMAX CO. 1883 1983". 100th Anniversary. "Courtesy Mike Pitman"	1843
	"J. H. W. CLIMAX CO. 1883 1983". 100th Anniversary. "Courtesy Mike Pitman"	2986
	"Columbian Exposition 1492•CHICAGO•1892" - 14" Chain.  1.347" diameter. Brass case. 14" brass chain. 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: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. Patent #'s D22456  499832.   Variations... "The David Heuermann Collection"	2240
	"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
	"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. 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.   More...  More...  "The David Heuermann Collection"	570
	"DAN PATCH" - Nickel Plated - No USA. 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.   Variations... "The David Heuermann Collection"	759
	"DAN PATCH SIX LEVER". 2" wide. Stamped steel case. Flat steel shackle. Flat double bitted key.	2499
	"DAN PATCH SIX LEVER". 2" wide. Stamped steel case. Flat steel shackle. Hollow double bitted barrel key. "Courtesy American Lock Collectors Association"	2983
	"G. W. Co 1904. 3" high x 2" wide. Brass case. Brass shackle. Lever. Flat key. 75th Anniversary lock. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Sargent & Co. More...	1259
	"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.  More... "The David Heuermann Collection"	1225
	"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.  More...	1258
	"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
	"LANCASTER" - Paperweight. .478" high x .750" wide. Brass. Made from the Series 6 case. This paperweight was a limited production item produced when the the "Lancaster 7-17-10" (#2844) first annual Lancaster lock show commemorative lock was produced. Mfg by: Wilson Bohannan Co. Only 5 of these paperweights were made. "The David Heuermann Collection"	2843
	"LIONEL". "Courtesy Mike Pitman"	2987
	"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"	738
	"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. Variations... "The David Heuermann Collection"	718
	"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
	"MASTER" - 50th Anniversary. Master Lock Co. 50th Anniversary. Mfg by: Master Lock Co.	1840
	"MASTER" - 75th Anniversary. Master Lock Co. 75th Anniversary. Mfg by: Master Lock Co.	1841
	"CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SUPER BOWL ADVERTISING MASTER LOCK JANUARY 29, 1995".  Mfg by: Master Lock Co.	2985
	"MILLER" - "1871 1921 50 YEARS OF LOCK MANUFACTURING". Push key. Miller Lock Co. 50th Anniversary. Mfg by: Miller Lock Co. Frank Soley Patent # 1384682.	1838
	"Missouri Seal" - Brass - Case Design 1. "Louisiana Purchase Exposition" was the title of the 1904 St. Louis Missouri World's Fair. 2.721" high x 2.121" wide. Brass Case. Steel shackle. Some shackles have been seen nickel plated. Warded. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co. Offered in catalogs 1907 thru 1909. Mfg by: Slaymaker. Catalog #: 1901 XX.  More...  More...   Variations... "The David Heuermann Collection"	560