Hobbs & Co London - Padlock Manufacture Date?

[bacade]

I recently purchased a Hobbs & Co. padlock on EBAY. The lock came in its original box and wrapper and is in unused condition, with 2 original keys. The seller recently posted for sale 2 identical Hobbs & Co. locks, each new and in the original boxes with 2 original keys. Each of the three locks have different serial numbers. Does any one know the approximate date of manufacture of this padlock? I tried to upload images of my lock but the upload kept failing so I included the ebay link instead. I could not upload image in a PDF either. Maybe the file size is too big.

[Pschiffe]

I recently purchased a Hobbs & Co. padlock on EBAY. The lock came in its original box and wrapper and is in unused condition, with 2 original keys. The seller recently posted for sale 2 identical Hobbs & Co. locks, each new and in the original boxes with 2 original keys. Each of the three locks have different serial numbers. Does any one know the approximate date of manufacture of this padlock? I tried to upload images of my lock but the upload kept failing so I included the ebay link instead. I could not upload image in a PDF either. Maybe the file size is too big.

I copied your image from eBay see thumbnail attached, I have no experience with such matters, but since it is coming from India, I sincerely hope that they are not counterfeits!

Pete Schifferli

[bacade]

Thanks for helping out with the image. I am familiar with the counterfeit risk concerning locks from India but I think the precision quality of the lock and the keys, the original labeled box, all lead me to believe these locks are the real McCoy. If it is a counterfeit they did not cut any corners at all. Wish I could upload an image of the box cover. Is the max size for a file upload 2MB? I tried to compress the image to reduce the file size but that did not work either. Sorry about that. Never used to have upload problems before.

[KitBear]

Looks too well done to be fake Usually the keys are a huge indicator that it's fake. The stamping looks too clear and precise on the markings.

I'd be confident to say that it's real.

[bacade]

Thanks KitBear. I spent more time examining it very closely with a magnifying glass and the precision of the manufacturing is excellent in every aspect. What is the best way to find out the vintage of this model padlock? Note: The box label says Hobbs & Hart but the lock is stamped Hobbs & Co.