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16-10-06, 03:33 PM #1Member
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Does anyone know the history of this US Navy lock?
My son found an antique lock in the woods at Wagon Hill Farm in Durham New Hampshire. Wagon Hill Farm is on the Great Bay Estuary, not far from the mouth of the Piscataqua River (which is the location of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard established in 1800). Durham is home to the University of New Hampshire, founded in 1866.
This lock is a U.S. Navy Brass Lock. Solid brass, “Four Brass Levers” stamped on front. Also on front is stamped: “1 Federal/USN.” on back is stamped: “W. Bell & Sons, Ltd./Philadelphia, Penna./ Locksmiths by Appointment.” At the bottom on the back is “Drain.” above a punched hole.
Any information is helpful. :)
Thank You,
Renee Vannata
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CHUBB padlock information on...