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Antique English Steel & Brass Padlock C.1890
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Antique English Steel & Brass Padlock C.1890

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 29 January 2025 · Puckerings
This “Antique English Steel & Brass Padlock C.1890 ” found a buyer.

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Description

A handsome English Victorian padlock having been professionally cleaned and polish creating a highly decorative object complete with it's large original working key.

The lock is stamped M R Co with the escutcheon cover stamped with a makers mark of a stylised sun and struck "Improved Tumbler Lock".

Dating to c.1890 it remains in superb condition measuring 4 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/4".

Item: 41314

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Padlock to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.1cm (4.76")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1107507
Dealers Internal Reference
41314
Description
A handsome English Victorian padlock having been professionally cleaned and polish creating a highly decorative object complete with it's large original working key.
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The lock is stamped M R Co with the escutcheon cover stamped with a makers mark of a stylised sun and struck "Improved Tumbler Lock".
Puckerings

Dating to c.1890 it remains in superb condition measuring 4 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/4".

Item: 41314

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Padlock to the Victorian era.

Height
12.1cm (4.76")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107507
Dealers Internal Ref
41314
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Archive I A close-up studio shot of a Victorian steel and brass padlock with an attached key resting on a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique English Steel & Brass Padlock C.1890

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A close-up studio shot of a Victorian steel and brass padlock with an attached key resting on a neutral background.
Antique English Steel & Brass Padlock c.1890
Ref: SA1107507
A close-up studio shot of a Victorian steel and brass padlock with an attached key resting on a neutral background.
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  • ObjectHardware and Locks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSteel, Brass
  • ColourGold and Silver
  • MotifsBrass keyhole escutcheon, Stamped railway lettering, Riveted faceplate construction
  • SizeH 12.1 cm (5 in) x W 8.3 cm (3 in) x D 3.2 cm (1 in)

Victorian padlocks are characterised by robust utilitarian construction, often combining steel and brass components with functional, heavy-duty designs intended for industrial or domestic security.

These items were typically constructed using cast steel, forged iron, and sheet brass, featuring internal lever mechanisms or tumbler designs assembled with small rivets.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate metal oxidisation, hand-stamped maker marks or railway company initials, and mechanical wear consistent with genuine age rather than artificial ageing.

Such items work well as small decorative curiosities displayed on bookshelves, integrated into cabinet displays, or styled as paperweights on a desk within a study.

Preservation involves storing the object in a stable, dry environment to prevent further corrosion, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to metal surfaces, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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