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lkydvl
06-04-2013, 11:17 AM
Friend has about 10 of these locks. Dated late 1800s. Is looking for any info on them.

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lkydvl
09-25-2013, 02:18 PM
back for another look
KCSO
09-26-2013, 08:57 AM
Never seen such a critter, must be for a police department of prison or some such???
Zymurgy50
09-26-2013, 10:11 AM
that keyhole looks like a standard S&W handcuff key
Janoosh
09-26-2013, 10:38 AM
Those were used in Pool Halls to lock up your personal cue. They were in vogue before the advent on two-piece cues. Cuctomers would have their own favorite cue (one piece), and store it behind the counter. I have been repairing/maintaining/restoring pool/billiard tables since 1972. I have seen them "in action" in older rooms in the 70's. Now....all gone....
flounderman
09-26-2013, 11:16 AM
It never ceases to amaze me, the amount of knowledge on this site. You can ask a question about quantum physics or antiques. or anything and somebody has the answer.