Union Switch and Signal Co.

Reel Time

Did Ames Sword ever manufacture these. I’ve searched a bit and found a few locks manufactured by Ames on ebay, but I’ve read little as to the legitimacy of thier manufacture. I did find a historical document on Ames, but no mention of locks. I appreciate any feedback.

oldbiscuit

Ames Sword Co. did indeed make padlocks.As to whether or not they made one for Union Switch and signal is hard to tell. Do you have a pic of the lock? The Ames locks have the company name and address and pat dates stamped in the bale. The locks were brass and very well made, but most of the ones i’ve seen were round bodies with nothing stamped or ingraved or raised on the bodies.Please post a pic. Mark

Reel Time

Here are some pics. Thanks for your response Mark.

oldbiscuit

Does it say Ames Sword Co on the other side of the bale? It looks origional to me, nice find, Mark

Reel Time

It says: AMES SWORD CO. CHICOPEE, MASS. U.S.A. PAT. SEPT. 19. 1882 on the other side. It’s up for bid with a couple days left.