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Merkel & Meier Push Key Padlock
I acquired this old push key padlock a few days ago and thought that I would share with those that might be interested. It has a steel case and measures 2 ¼” wide, 3 ¼” tall from top of shackle to bottom of loop and approx 0.612” thick. It came with a key that was not original in fact I had to fiddle around with it to get it to work so I made a new key similar to one shown in a patent. The shackle is faintly marked “MERKEL & MEIER”. I found similar locks on the “Antique-padlocks” website one marked “MERKEL & MEIR” with a brass case plus some with different markings on the shackle.
I have uploaded 2 photos of the lock and key that I made.
Pattent numbers for this lock are US Patent #72378 US Patent #85805 US Patent #102810.
If anyone has any further information about this padlock or “MERKEL & MEIER” please let me know.