Adrian Weber I know that there are early versions of the Sesamee type of padlock but I still wanted to share this nice piece with you. It is complete with package and instructions. It has probably never been used and I would describe the quality of the lock as better than the nowadays production versions. I find the writing style they had back in the day quite funny, both German and English 🙁giggle): “You have just purchased a very fine personal padlock.” Does anyone know how old this padlock may be or have a patent number? Hope you enjoy 🙁nerd): Adrian
Billy B Edwards Jr. CML Adrian Weber wroteDoes anyone know how old this padlock may be or have a patent number? 2,163,852 [unknown]
Huw Eastwood Great to see your example unused and still in the box 🙁y): made me realise how unloved mine is 🙁-: It’s been on the lawnmower shed for about 15 years, and never fails to pop open. Used to treat it to an occasional puff of graphite, but it hasn’t even had that for years. Just opened it to take a quick pic for the first time since autumn, out poured a gallon of water, but it still popped open like new. Can’t fault them 🙁clap):
Adrian Weber Good to see that yours is still in business 🙁happy): You probably already know that I love padlocks that come in their original package and with all contents. I wish I could travel back in time and go to a lock store in the 30s, 60s, and 80s 😃: That is also the reason why I envy you for the Chubb so badly, just kidding I am very sure it is in the right hands 🙁nerd):
Pschiffe Adrian Weber wrote Does anyone know how old this padlock may be or have a patent number? Adrian It would have been manufactured subsequent to 1946. In 1946 Corbin Cabinet Lock Division took over manufacture of the Sesamee line of locks from Bemis & Call Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts.* *from Locks and Lockmakers of America, Rev. Third Ed. by Thomas F. Hennessy Pete Schifferli [unknown]
Pschiffe The modernistic Corbin logo would indicate manufacture after 1960. See thumbnail of Historical Research Series #19, May 1987 from Lock Museum of America. Interestingly that marque shows as being used by P & F Corbin rather than Corbin Cabinet Lock, at the time a related company. Pete Schifferli
Adrian Weber Thank you Pete for posting that picture! Did the Series also include a timeline on American Lock Logos?
Pschiffe Adrian Weber wroteThank you Pete for posting that picture! Did the Series also include a timeline on American Lock Logos? Sorry, not that I know of, but I am missing parts of the Historical Research Series. Pete Schifferli [unknown]
