Can anyone identify this padlock ?

Wally

I’m new to the forum. Not a lock collector. My hobby is researching items. I found this to be an interesting item. Can anyone identify the manufacturer? I believe it to be from the late 1800’s.

Guess you’ll have to copy and paste. Sorry
Wally

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Wally

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djhlocks

Hi Wally,

This padlock was mfg by the William Wilcox mfg co (1875-1910).
William Wicox started in business as the William Wilcox Co (1854-1874).
This type of padlock is Affectionately called a “Smoke House” padlock - I belive the name was coined because they were used to lockup the smoke house.

Wally

I’m a 60 year old retired guy. I found this item on an Ebay discussion site. Thank you for your quick reply. I will pass on this info.
Any value? It sure looks like an interesting item.

Wally

djhlocks

About $15.00

Wally

Gracie was guessing more like $17.75.

Wally 🙂