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C1900 London, Midland and Scottish Railway Padlock and Key.
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C1900 London, Midland and Scottish Railway Padlock and Key.

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900 a fabulous large steel and brass padlock made by The Walsall Lock and Cart company for the LM & SR railway company.

We believe this is the London, Midlands and Scottish railway service from the early 1900's.

It is in good condition and the mechanism works well. The thickness can be seen clearly in photo 3 and it weighs about 528grams or half a kilo.

The padlock measures 11.5cm in length without the chain, it is approximately 8.5cm wide and 2.25cm thick.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Railway Padlock Key to the 1910s.

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SA1063527
Dealers Internal Reference
1672
Description
Circa 1900 a fabulous large steel and brass padlock made by The Walsall Lock and Cart company for the LM & SR railway company.

We believe this is the London, Midlands and Scottish railway service from the early 1900's.

fig 1. An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key.
fig 1. C1900 London, Midland and Scottish Railway Padlock and Key.

It is in good condition and the mechanism works well. The thickness can be seen clearly in photo 3 and it weighs about 528grams or half a kilo.

The padlock measures 11.5cm in length without the chain, it is approximately 8.5cm wide and 2.25cm thick.

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Postage and packing for the UK mainland is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a quote.
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Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Railway Padlock Key to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1063527
Dealers Internal Ref
1672
Lancaster Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012
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An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key.
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Archive I An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key.

C1900 London, Midland and Scottish Railway Padlock and Key.

Archive II An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key. View II
Archive III An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key. View III
Archive IV An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key. View IV
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Archive VII An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key. View VII
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An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key.
C1900 LONDON, MIDLAND AND SCOTTISH RAILWAY PADLOCK AND KEY.
Ref: SA1063527
An antique heart-shaped steel railway padlock featuring a stamped brass keyhole cover, attached chain, and matching iron key.
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  • ObjectPadlocks & Keys
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Steel, Brass
  • ColourAged Steel
  • MotifsHeart shape, Swivel brass keyhole cover, Attached link chain, Stamped company lettering
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This early 20th-century industrial heart-shaped padlock and matching key originate from the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, manufactured by The Walsall Lock and Cart Company. The piece combines aged steel and brass components, presenting an industrial aesthetic with a dark metallic finish and a golden-brass swivel keyhole cover. Visible details include stamped company lettering on the lock body, numerical markings and maker details on the brass cover, an attached link chain, and a functional iron key. The padlock measures 12 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. In a modern home, this functional piece serves as a decorative object placed on a bookshelf within an industrial loft setting. The mechanism operates normally, showing surface wear appropriate for its period. The heavy metal construction weighs approximately 528 grams, lending a substantial feel to the display item.

FAQs

A railway padlock is a heavy-duty mechanical locking device commissioned by railway companies during the 19th and 20th centuries to secure switches, signal boxes, goods sheds, and equipment.

These padlocks were primarily cast or forged from wrought iron and steel for maximum strength, often incorporating brass keyhole covers, drop plates, or interior levers to reduce corrosion and mechanical wear.

Authentic examples typically display stamped railway company initials, maker stamps from recognized lockmakers, heavy construction, and matching hand-fitted steel or iron keys.

Items of industrial ironmongery serve as tactile accent pieces when displayed on open shelving, arranged within shadow boxes, or styled alongside books on an office desk.

To preserve metal finishes, dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax to prevent rust, and avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on stamped brass surfaces.
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