Commemorative Padlocks - A thru M
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🔔 "LIBERTY BELL".
4 1/8" high (Actual: 4.103" high x 3.161" wide x .831" deep
x .310" key post diameter). Iron body. Iron shackle. "LIBERTY
BELL" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. We believe that this lock was
made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the US Constitution. Mfg by:
Conrad Liebrich.
US Patent #39486.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"ABLOY 1907-2007". 2 3/4" high x 2 3/4" wide. Brass body. Brass
shackle. 100th Anniversary. Mfg by: Assa Abloy.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"ABUS 75 Jahre". 3 1/8" high x 2 1/16" wide x 3/4" deep. Stamped
Steel body. Steel shackle. Gold plated. 75th Anniversary. Mfg by: Abus Lock Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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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. 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 body. Steel shackle. A magnetic padlock. Commemorates the 200th
Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"AMERICAN LOCK COMPANY 75 YEARS OF QUALITY 1912-1987". Steel body. 2
1/8" high x 2 1/2" wide. A
commemorative paperweight. Mfg by: American Lock Co. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"AYPEX 1909 SEATTLE".
3 1/16" high x 2 1/8" wide.
Stamped Steel body. Steel shackle. Operating key.
"A-Y-P-E-X" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle.
The original keys are marked with a patent date of "12-10-05". The
lock was manufactured with black paint on the case and nickel plate finish on
the shackle. "Alaska
Yukon Pacific Exposition" was the title of the 1909 Seattle Washington World's
Fair. Frank Soley Patent#
807785. Mfg by: Miller Lock Co. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
554 |
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"Bleriot Monoplane".
1 11/16" high x 1 1/4" diameter x 5/16" deep (Actual: 1.700" high x
1.255" wide x .338" deep). Brass body. Nickel plated steel shackle.
Post 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 body. 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 body. 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 David Heuermann Collection" |
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"BULL MOOSE". 3 7/16" high x 2 1/4" wide (Actual: 3.420" high x 2.270"
wide). Stamped Steel body. Steel shackle. We believe this lock is related to the
Theodore Roosevelt "Bull Moose Party", 1912. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
9373 |
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"CAMUS 150 YEARS 1863-2013". 2 5/16" high x 1 3/8" diameter x 9/16"
deep (Actual: 2.342" high x 1.360" diameter x .589" deep). Brass body. Brass
shackle.Made for: Camus, France.
Company History "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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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 body. 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" |
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"CLARK SECURITY PRODUCTS". 50th Anniversary. Made for: Clark Security
Products. Mfg by: W-LOK Corp., The Waterson Group. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"J. H. W. CLIMAX CO. 1883 1983". 4" high including clevis x 2 5/8" wide. Brass body. Brass shackle. 100th Anniversary.
Mfg by: J. H. W. Climax Co.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"Columbian Exposition 1492•CHICAGO•1892" - 14" Chain. 1.347"
diameter x .441" deep x 14" chain. Some locks have a 31" chain. Bronze body. Bronze chain.
Over all nickel plated. "L41" key code is stamped on the obverse of the body.
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. Patent #'s
D22456
499832.
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This lock was offered with a plain finish and a nickel plated finish. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"Columbian Exposition 1492-1892".
.815" high x .560" wide x .210" deep.
All brass. Nickel plated finish.
The lock opens by inserting a pin on the side of the body.
Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America. "The
World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's
Fair. We believe the watch fob was sold seperatly. Mfg by: Ames Sword Co. Gamaliel Bradford
Patent # 373218.
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"C.Q.D." -"SIMMON'S WIRELESS" also known as Titanic SOS.
2 13/16" high x 2" wide. Brass body. 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. Patent # 981784.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"DAN PATCH" - Plain Finish.
2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron body. Iron shackle. Nickel plated. Solid barrel
key. Some locks have "MADE IN U S A" 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.
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"DAN PATCH" - Nickel Finish.
2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron body. Iron shackle. Nickel plated. Solid barrel
key. Some locks have "MADE IN U S A" 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" |
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"DAN PATCH" - Brass Finish. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron body. Iron shackle. Brass plated. Barrel key. Some locks have "MADE IN U S A" stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock. Some locks have black painted background. 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 Finish. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Iron body. Iron shackle. Copper plated. Solid barrel key. Some locks have "MADE IN U S A" stamped on the obverse of the case at 7 o'clock. Some locks have black painted background. 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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"EXPO '70". 3 1/2" high x 1 7/16" wide (Actual: 3.523" high x 1.447"
wide). Alloy body. Steel shackle. Osaka
Japan World's Fair. Theme: "Progress and Harmony for Mankind." This was the
first world's fair held in Japan.
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"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"H. L. FLAKE 100th ANNIVERSARY". 3.028" high x 1.492" wide x .743" deep.
Steel body. Steel shackle. 100th anniversary 1912-2012. Interesting point: It is
also American's 100th anniversary also. Made for: Herbert L.
Flake Security Hardware. Mfg by: American Lock Co. Show Photo Gallery "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"G. W. Co 1904.
2 15/16" high x 2" wide x 9/16" deep. Brass body. Brass shackle. 3 Lever. Flat key. 75th
Anniversary lock. Made for: George
Worthington Co. Mfg by: Sargent & Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"G. W. Co. ANNIVERSARY 1829 1929".
3 1/16" high x 2" wide.
Brass body.
Steel shackle.
Lever.
Flat Key. 100th Anniversary lock. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Eagle Lock Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"THE GEO. WORTHINGTON CO. 1829-1929".
3.047" high x 2.218" wide.
Brass body. Brass shackle.
Lever.
Flat Key. 100th Anniversary lock. Made for: George Worthington Co. Mfg by: Sargent & Co.
"The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"Halley 1910".
3.162" high x 2.184" wide.
Brass body. Steel shackle.
Lever.
Single bitted barrel key. Commemorating the 1910 appearance of Halley's Comet.
"The Bob Dix Collection" |
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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. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"HURRICANE APIA
1889".
2 1/4" wide (Actual: 2.258" wide x 2.979" high x .569" deep). Bronze body. Bronze shackle.
Operating key. Catalog #80.Commemorates the Apia Samoa Hurricane of March 15-16,
1889. 7 Naval war ships were wrecked or sunk during this event. We believe the
inscription was added after manufacture.
Mfg by: Wilson Bohannan Co. More... "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"ILLINOIS CENTRAL" - "1893".
3.995" high including clevis x 3.445" excluding clevis x 2.491" wide.
Brass body. Brass shackle. "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the
title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair. We 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 "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"LIONEL 75th Anniversary". Brass body. Brass shackle. Brass dust guard. Made for: Lionel Mfg. Co., founded 1900. Mfg by: Hansl Mfg. Co. More... | 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 body. 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.
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"LOUISIANA 1803 PURCHASE" - Iron Shackle - Patent Pending.
2.394" high x 1.696" wide x .839" deep. Iron body. 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.
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"Magic Columbian Lock PAT. JUNE 20-93.".
1.904" high including clevis x 1.601" wide x .140" deep. Steel body. Steel
shackle. To open the lock: 1) Insert a penny in the opening at the top of the body. 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. Mfg by:
Magic Introduction Co., New York. The only patent for this
date is #499832 which does
not make any sense. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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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 body. Steel shackle. Brass face
plate. Post 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 body. Steel shackle. Brass face
plate. Post 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 body. 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" |
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"MASTER" - 75th Anniversary. Master Lock Co. 75th Anniversary. Mfg
by: Master Lock Co., founded 1921. More...
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"MASTER" - 100th Anniversary. 3.785" high x 1.918" wide. Laminated
body. Steel shackle. Master Lock Co. 100th Anniversary. Mfg
by: Master Lock Co., founded 1921. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"MASTER LOCK CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SUPER BOWL ADVERTISING JANUARY 29, 1995". Mfg by: Master Lock
Co., founded 1921. "The Dan Cronin Collection" |
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"MCKINLEY" - Brass - Small. 2 3/4" high x 2" wide. Stamped Brass body. 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. | 1288 |
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"MCKINLEY" - Brass - Large. 3 1/2" high x 2 5/8" wide. Stamped Brass body. 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. | 6719 |
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"MCKINLEY" - Steel - Small.
2 3/4" high x 2" wide.
Stamped Steel body. 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" - Steel - Large. 3 1/2" high x 2 5/8" wide. Stamped Steel body. 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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"MERRY X'MAS 1926".
Brass body. Steel Shackle. "The Dan Cronin Collection" |
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"MILLER" - "1871 1921 50 YEARS OF LOCK MANUFACTURING".
3 1/2" high x 2 1/4" wide x 3/4" deep (Actual: 3.490" high including bushing x
2.275" wide x .740" deep). Push key. Steel body. Brass plated steel shackle. Brass plates.
Original key blank. Miller Lock Co. 50th
Anniversary. Mfg
by: Miller Lock Co. Patent #
1384682. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"MILLER" - "1871 1921 50 YEARS OF LOCK MANUFACTURING" - Paperweight.
3 3/8" high x 2 1/4" wide x 13/16" deep (Actual:
3.363" high x 2.276" wide x .785" deep). Push Key. Steel body. Brass plated steel shackle. Brass plates. Miller Lock Co. 50th
Anniversary. Mfg
by: Miller Lock Co. Patent #
1384682. "The David Heuermann Collection" |
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"Missouri Seal" - Case Design 1 - Brass. 2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide x 3/4"
deep (Actual: 2.719" high x 2.129" wide x .736" deep). Brass body. Steel
shackle. Some shackles have been seen nickel plated. Warded. Swing shackle
without shackle toe case
cut-out.
"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. Catalog #: 1901 XX. Mfg by: Slaymaker.
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"Missouri Seal" - Case Design 2 - Brass.
2 3/4" high x 2 1/8" wide x 3/4" deep (Actual: 2.798" high x
2.121" wide x .738" deep). Brass body. Steel shackle. Some shackles
have been seen nickel plated. Warded. Swing shackle with case shackle toe
cut-out.
"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. Catalog #: 1904 XX. Mfg by: Slaymaker.
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