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Padlock

Object Name:
Padlock
Object ID:
1994.511.25
Description:
Padlock, Barrel-Key, brass, iron, and steel. Rounded shield shape with two rounded ears upper corners. Front, back and sides appear to be made from heavy sheet iron with black painted finish. Sides between front and back panels, slightly recessed. Round, semi-circular shackle that pivots on upper right point. Other end of shackle extends inside body. Slightly decoration brass escutcheon on bottom front of lock. Elongated, tapered hole center of plate with end of steel shaft in center of top portion. On right side near bottom, small tab that protrudes into hole. Decorative scallops around outside edge of escutcheon. Roughly, rectangular brass cover plate pivoted about escutcheon. On bottom front of scuffling plate, stamped: "D. M / Co (line under the "o"). Three smooth rivet heads on sides of lock near bottom. Small rivet head left side near top. Two smooth-finished bumps on back, left side near top. Number "337" in red paint.
Material:
Brass
Steel
Iron
Dimensions:
H-3.4 W-2.6 D-0.9 inches
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