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    Default United States Mail Lock 1812

    Howdy folks - newbe here looking for some info.
    Can anybody tell me if the 1812 is an actual date or a lockbox or stagecoach number or something? I found this at a tavern site that dates back to the late 1700's. I really like the little eagle stamped in the upper left corner. The face plate is made out of brass I think - the rest must be a different metal - its all pitted. When I found it I thought it was just a hunk of iron - until I cleaned it up a bit. The face cleaned up pretty good.
    Also wondering if anybody would know wht kind of value this would have.
    Thanks for looking,
    Davy
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