Adrian Weber Hey guys, I was recently able to purchase this beautiful laminated Yale padlock. What fascinated me is the fact that I have never seen this model before. It is of VERY good quality and has very tight tolerances. The nickel silver keys are also nice. http://www.ebay.de/itm/YALE-TOWNE-LAMENATED-PIN-TUMBLER-PADLOCK-w-KEY-VINTAGE-LOCK-430-/181349246355?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=QMJip3AppxxW045FtYPB0epoioc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Does anyone have an idea how old this padlock may be? Has anyone ever seen it in an old brochure or catalog? Sorry for not posting the pictures of the Guard padlock yet, I will do this soon 🙁nerd): Thanks in advance, Adrian
wylk The way “YALE” is inserted at the top of the lock body makes me wonder if Yale subcontracted the manufacture to a local company who simply changed out the name tag on an established design. For future reference, here are the images:
Adrian Weber Thanks for the replies guys 🙁nod): I was guessing it is maybe 50s - 70s but not sure. I would be interested in a model number in particular. Here are some pictures that I just did 🙁nerd):
peerless From my understanding, they were made for European use by Yale’s British division, I would have to agree that they are sort of a rare bird, especially here in the States. - Good find!
Syd Waterman wylk wroteThe way “YALE” is inserted at the top of the lock body makes me wonder if Yale subcontracted the manufacture to a local company who simply changed out the name tag on an established design. For future reference, here are the images: [ATTACH=CONFIG]11682[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]11683[/ATTACH] Model reference number 25 Patent [unknown]
Syd Waterman Adrian Weber wroteGreat information thanks Patent 🙂 But where did you find it? Info from a brochure issued by the Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company German Division. Velbert / Rheinland . Cheers. Patent [unknown]
Adrian Weber WoW that sounds most interesting! Is there any chance that you can make a scan of that brochure? I would even trade something for a nice scan 😃: Please let me know and thanks! Adrian
Syd Waterman Adrian Weber wroteWoW that sounds most interesting! Is there any chance that you can make a scan of that brochure? I would even trade something for a nice scan 😃: Please let me know and thanks! Adrian Scan of padlock detail . Patent [unknown]
