Antique Padlock Dug At Old Farm House

[E-Trac-Ohio]

I dug this old International Harvest Co. padlock at an old farm house last week - this 100 + yr. old house burned down around 1995.
Internet research tells me that this lock was mfg. for the I.H. Tractor Company by the Eagle Lock Co. from Connecticut - around 1920.
This is called a - "6 - Lever - Pancake" type padlock - measures 2 1/2" in diameter and it's made of solid brass.

My hunting buddy Ed also dug an 1894 Barber Dime that's in real nice condition at this site - on the same day - sorry I don't have a photo of the dime.

We plan on going back to this site in the very near future !

HH --- Mark

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

Bet that one made your ears ring didn't it?

Cool lock and hope to see the other finds.

L8r
DJH

 

[Bilko]

Nice. Did you clean it with anything special?

 

[TokenDigger]

Very nice item in excellent condition. Way to go.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Bilko, I soaked the padlock in a Lye bath over night and cleaned it with a soft wire brush that's made of brass.


HH --- Mark

 

[Goes4ever]

wow it is great shape! Super find!

 

[NebTrac]

Excellent find Mark. Thanks for the story and the picture! Now go find the key!!

NebTrac

 

[Terra1959]

Lovely old lock - a little piece of history
and quite collectable I would say
Congratulations

T59