November 15 & 16, 2023 Advertising, Country Store, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2023
(A) A brass heart-shaped "fancy back" lock made by Fraim in 1903, hallmarked on the shackle. The dust cover is missing. The lock is embossed in fancy font "P&R" on a lightly pebbled background. The lock shows old, tarnished patina and lots of evidence of railroad use. Condition: 5.0, Fair. (B) A brass and steel heart-shaped lock, dust cover works. There are no RR marks or maker's hallmarks. (C) A brass heart-shaped lock made by The J. H. W. Climax of Newark, New Jersey, hallmark incised on square shackle. "NYO&WRY" is cast into the functioning dust cover. The front and back faces are pebbled. The lock shows old tarnish and there are five links of old chain attached to the bottom clevis. Condition: 7.0, Very Good.
Condition: (Fair - Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 2 - 1/2" x 3/4" x 4".