Posted 11 years ago
laurivandr…
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Trying to see if anyone recognizes anything on this lock, just hard to read, can make out some letters, any help or recognition would be appreciated. I finally found from the trunk I posted a week or so ago..thanks!
Patd ? ?? 1864
Try taking a rubbing of the info. on the lock. You should be able to pick up the incised information. I see .....CA LOCK on the top and the patent date on the bottom but the rest should come up on the rubbing. RER
Well I couldn't take a rubbing but I finally got enough dirt off to read Excelsior Lock..anyone have info? I see pat date at bottom...thanks!
here is the complete history of Excelsior Lock Co. Hope this helps.
http://www.stamfordhistory.org/rg18.htm
Jim
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