"So Called Story Padlocks"

Some collectors consider these locks to be Story locks.

Click to Enlarge Image "Ajax" - Late Patent. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Stamped steel case. Steel shackle. Brass plated finish. Lever. Flat key. "AJAX" is stamped on the shield. "HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT & CO." is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "PAT.OCT.10.99 PAT.NOV.7.99" is stamped on the reverse of the shackle. Also known as "Ajax" Gladiator" and "Grecian Soldier". Made for: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Louis H. Wales Design Patent # D31624, Henry G. Voight Patent # 636303.   Variations...
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
591
Click to Enlarge Image Temple - Design 1. 2 3/8" high. Iron case. Iron shackle. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case. The production/date code is cast on the reverse of the case.
"The Jon Kolozvary Collection"
653
Click to Enlarge Image Temple - Design 2. 2 1/4" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case. The production/date code is cast on the reverse of the case. More...
"The Richard Bruno Collection"
1303
Click to Enlarge Image Temple - Design 3. 2" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case. The production/date code is cast on the reverse of the case. More... 1304
Click to Enlarge Image Trunk - Aluminum Bronze also known as Suitcase. 2" wide. Warded. Mfg by: Slaymaker-Barry Co.  More... 1322
Click to Enlarge Image Trunk - Brass also known as Suitcase. 2.263" high x 1.830" wide x .657" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
691
Click to Enlarge Image Trunk - Iron also known as Suitcase. 2.572" high x 2.111" wide. Iron case. Iron shackle. The reverse of the case is the same as the obverse. Mfg by: Norwich Lock Mfg. Co.  More... 
"The David Heuermann Collection"
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