This was my very first Relic find back in 1987.....and I've been hooked ever since!
It hung on the wall in my garage for many years all rusty, so I decided to wire wheel and buff it to find some markings..it cleaned up really nice, but no markings to speak of. It's solid iron with a raised brass keyhole, and measures 4" tall by 2 1/2" wide by 3/4" thick. The locking hasp is made from solid 1/2" iron..it's a rugged lock that was built to keep something or someone safe!
If anyone has ever seen anything like this I'd appreciate the feedback so I can try to date it. It was found next to a 1765 Colonial house at about 5" deep. The IH is for size comparison. Thanks for looking!
HH, Hank
It hung on the wall in my garage for many years all rusty, so I decided to wire wheel and buff it to find some markings..it cleaned up really nice, but no markings to speak of. It's solid iron with a raised brass keyhole, and measures 4" tall by 2 1/2" wide by 3/4" thick. The locking hasp is made from solid 1/2" iron..it's a rugged lock that was built to keep something or someone safe!
If anyone has ever seen anything like this I'd appreciate the feedback so I can try to date it. It was found next to a 1765 Colonial house at about 5" deep. The IH is for size comparison. Thanks for looking!
HH, Hank
