Rare Antique Iron & Brass KEY SHAPED TRICK PADLOCK Well Made Lock French Russian
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:42442051 |
This is a very rare original European trick lock, disguised as a key but is actually a working lock! It dates to the 18th century, and I believe came from either France or Russia. Very well made, elegant old European workmanship.
To open the lock, twist the brass ferrule / ring so that it reveals the keyhole underneath. Then insert the brass key, turn, and the shackle (or the key bow of the key lock) pops right open with a nice click. It unlocks and locks smoothly without any ...problem.
Lock has never been cleaned or polished, and displays a most attractive aged iron and brass patina. The bottom of the key lock is hollow, and a few other examples I've seen are solid, so I'm not sure why this is. I'm not an expert on this type of lock and have only had this one example.
6.8cm x 3.8cm.
Will be listing some rare English padlocks next weekend - stay tuned！
SHIPPING:Lock will be shipped from Beijing, China to worldwide. Shipping method is UPS Worldwide Express Saver (very fast and reliable, delivery within 3-5 business days anywhere in the world). This typically costs $50 USD but since I have a UPS account that gives me 60% off of every shipment, I now extend this privilege to the buyer and will only charge $20 USD, which is just the actual shipping cost. For U.S. buyers, there is no import taxes and duties, and for all other buyers, there is only minimal import fees.Combined shipping is available if you purchase more than one lock.UPS does not offer international shipping to PO Box addresses, so I cannot ship to PO Boxes in any country.Thanks to UPS discounts, shipping is made easier, faster, and at a more affordable rate. However, if you do have any shipping concerns, please feel free to contact me.
To open the lock, twist the brass ferrule / ring so that it reveals the keyhole underneath. Then insert the brass key, turn, and the shackle (or the key bow of the key lock) pops right open with a nice click. It unlocks and locks smoothly without any ...problem.
Lock has never been cleaned or polished, and displays a most attractive aged iron and brass patina. The bottom of the key lock is hollow, and a few other examples I've seen are solid, so I'm not sure why this is. I'm not an expert on this type of lock and have only had this one example.
6.8cm x 3.8cm.
Will be listing some rare English padlocks next weekend - stay tuned！
SHIPPING:Lock will be shipped from Beijing, China to worldwide. Shipping method is UPS Worldwide Express Saver (very fast and reliable, delivery within 3-5 business days anywhere in the world). This typically costs $50 USD but since I have a UPS account that gives me 60% off of every shipment, I now extend this privilege to the buyer and will only charge $20 USD, which is just the actual shipping cost. For U.S. buyers, there is no import taxes and duties, and for all other buyers, there is only minimal import fees.Combined shipping is available if you purchase more than one lock.UPS does not offer international shipping to PO Box addresses, so I cannot ship to PO Boxes in any country.Thanks to UPS discounts, shipping is made easier, faster, and at a more affordable rate. However, if you do have any shipping concerns, please feel free to contact me.
