Large brass padlock

[saijinte]

Hello everybody!
I recently obtained this lock and I would appreciate any information that you may be able to provide.
4 5/8" tall. Brass body, steel shackle. With the original key.
Thank you very much,
Saijinte

[Cathy Murray]

Wish I new more but this does like a fascinating part of history. If I were you I would have it looked at by a professional perhaps auction? Thanks for sharing

[saijinte]

Wish I new more but this does like a fascinating part of history. If I were you I would have it looked at by a professional perhaps auction? Thanks for sharing

Is it a cotterill padlock?


Which design is more ancient ?

[kwoswalt99]

It's not a Cotterill. The lever padlock design is older, but I have no idea how old yours is. The markings are similar to the ones you see on replicas, but yours looks too high of quality to be a replica.

[saijinte]

It's not a Cotterill. The lever padlock design is older, but I have no idea how old yours is. The markings are similar to the ones you see on replicas, but yours looks too high of quality to be a replica.

This lock Just almost unused.

If this is a replica. What make is it?

[saijinte]

It's not a Cotterill. The lever padlock design is older, but I have no idea how old yours is. The markings are similar to the ones you see on replicas, but yours looks too high of quality to be a replica.

Is this a replica lock?

[oldlock]

No it's a very nice mint example of a cotterill wilsons patent (where is it ?)

Your first lock is not a replica either, the quality is way to good plus I've seen those made by Cotterill too with standard lever mechanisms.