"Story Padlocks - L thru Z"

Click to Enlarge Image Mail Box. 3 1/8" high. Iron case. Brass shackle. Aluminum finish. Lever. Flat key. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Henry G. Voight Design Patent # D29701 ("Mail Pouch"), Henry G. Voight Patent # 618487. A subsequent Louis H. Wales Design Patent # D32619 was issued.  More...
"The David Heuermann Collection"
595
Click to Enlarge Image Mail Pouch - Patent Dates. "PAT.NOV.22.98. PAT.JAN.31.99." is stamped on the reverse of the shackle. 3 1/8" high. Iron case. Brass shackle. Old copper finish. 2 Levers. 12 key changes.  Designed by: Henry G. Voight. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Henry G. Voight Design Patent # D29701, Henry G. Voight Patent # 618487More...  Variations...
"The David Heuermann Collection"
596
Click to Enlarge Image Masonic - Small. 2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide. Iron. Push Key. Mfg by: Norwich Lock Mfg Co. More...
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
801
Click to Enlarge Image Masonic - Large. 3 1/8" high x 2 7/16" wide. Iron. Push Key. Mfg by: Norwich Lock Mfg Co. More...
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
597
Click to Enlarge Image Mercury. 2" high x 1 11/16" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. Push Key.  Also known as "Mercury Messenger of the God's". Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co.  More...
"The David Heuermann Collection"
598
Click to Enlarge Image "NLCo". Iron. Solid barrel key.
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
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805
Click to Enlarge Image "NHCo" - Iron - Small. 2.723" high x 2.194" wide x .434" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Push Key. "NHCo" is intertwined on the obverse and the reverse of the case. You will find a "1", "2", or "3" cast on the reverse of the case at 1 o'clock. Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co. More...
"The David Heuermann Collection"
806
Click to Enlarge Image "NHCo" - Iron - Large. 3.235" high x 2.501" wide x .547" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Push Key. "NHCo" is intertwined on the obverse and the reverse of the case. You will find a "1", "2", or "3" cast on the reverse of the case at 1 o'clock. Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co. More...
"The David Heuermann Collection"
599
Click to Enlarge Image "SK" - Floral Reverse. 3 5/16" high x 2 7/16" wide. The floral design is on the reverse of the case. Curved recess shackle. Iron. Push Key. Also known as "SK" Coat of Arms on Fence, and "SK" on the Fence. Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co.
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
617
Click to Enlarge Image "SK" - "NHCo" Reverse. 3 5/16" high x 2 7/16" wide. Original key. 75% of the original lacquer is intact. The floral design is on the reverse of the case. Curved recess shackle. Iron. Push Key. Also known as "SK" Coat of Arms on Fence, and "SK" on the Fence. Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
6449
Click to Enlarge Image Skull and Crossbones - Floral Reverse.  3 1/4" high x 2 7/16" wide x 1/2" deep. The floral design is on the reverse of the case. Curved recess shackle. All iron. Push Key. Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
618
Click to Enlarge Image Skull and Crossbones - Floral Reverse - Reproduction. 85 is cast on the reverse of the case just below 12 o'clock. Iron. Push Key. 620
Click to Enlarge Image Skull and Crossbones - "NHCo" Reverse - Flat Shackle. "NHCo" is intertwined on the reverse of the case. Flat shackle. Iron. Push Key. Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co. More... 1015
Click to Enlarge Image Skull and Crossbones - "NHCo" Reverse - Curved Recess Shackle. "NHCo" is intertwined on the reverse of the case. Curved recess shackle. 3 1/4" high x 2 7/16" wide x 1/2" deep. Iron. Push Key. Designed by: John Gerard. Mfg by: National Hardware Co. More...
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
619
Click to Enlarge Image Skull and Crossbones - "NHCo" Reverse - Curved Recess Shackle - Fantasy. 3 1/4" high x 2 1/2". Brass case. Brass shackle. "NHCo" is intertwined on the reverse of the case. Curved recess shackle. Push Key. Mfg by: Not determined.
"The Steve Sommers Collection"
4328
Click to Enlarge Image Sunflower - Iron - Floral Obverse. 2 7/8" high, 2 1/4" wide. Iron. The Japanese Pattern type floral design was used on the obverse of the case.  The reverse of the case is plain. "PAT.APR.18.1882" is stamped on the reverse of the case at 6 o'clock. Some locks do not have the patent date. Florentine bronze finish. Solid barrel key. The padlock was supplied with one of four key bittings. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Thomas Lyons Design Patent # D12891.
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
622
Click to Enlarge Image Sunflower - Iron - Shield Obverse. 2 7/8" high x 2 1/4" wide. Iron. Solid barrel key. The obverse of the case has a shield type design cast on it. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case. "PAT.APR.18.1882" is stamped on the reverse of the case at 6 o'clock. Some lock do not have patent date. Black enamel paint finish. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Thomas Lyons Design Patent # D12891
"The David Heuermann Collection"
832
Click to Enlarge Image Sunflower - Brass - Shield Obverse. 2 7/8" high x 2 1/4" wide. Brass. Solid barrel key. The obverse of the case has a shield type design cast on it. The R&E Co. trademark is not cast on the obverse of the case. "PAT.APR.18.1882" is stamped on the reverse of the case at 6 o'clock. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Thomas Lyons Design Patent # D12891.
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
804
Click to Enlarge Image Sunflower - Brass - Etched Floral Obverse. Brass. Hollow barrel key. There is an etched floral design cast on the obverse of the case.
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623
Click to Enlarge Image Vase - Floral - No "USA". 3.278" high x 1.709" wide x .938" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case at 12 o'clock. There is a floral design cast on the reverse of the case. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. More... 
"The David Heuermann Collection"
624
Click to Enlarge Image Vase - Floral - "USA". 3 1/4" high x 1 3/4" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case at 12 o'clock. "U.S.A." is cast just below the R&E Co. trademark. There is a floral design cast on the reverse of the case. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. More...
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
233
Click to Enlarge Image Vase - Indian Princess - No "USA". 3 1/4" high x 1 3/4" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case at 12 o'clock. An indian princess is cast on the reverse of the case. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co.
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
1313
Click to Enlarge Image Vase - Indian Princess - "USA". 3 1/4" high x 1 3/4" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case at 12 o'clock. "U.S.A." is cast just below the R&E Co. trademark. An indian princess is cast on the reverse of the case. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co.
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
794
Click to Enlarge Image Werewolf. 4 1/2" high x 2 5/8" wide. Iron. Solid barrel key. Mfg by: Trenton Lock and Hardware Co. John Gerard Design Patent # D10877. More...
"The David Heuermann Collection"
625
Click to Enlarge Image Werewolf - Fantasy. 4 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide. Brass case. Brass shackle. Solid barrel key. Mfg by: Not determined.
"The Steve Sommers Collection"
4329
Click to Enlarge Image Widows Mite. 3.199" high x 2.403" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. Iron. Push Key. Original key. 95% of the original lacquer finish is intact. The Floral design is on the reverse of the case. Curved recess shackle. Original key. Mfg by: National Hardware Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
626