These pieces are in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Padlock Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Insignia/ Nomenclature remains in a Good State and is legible. Item has been uutilised.Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Brass Casement is complete with securing bale. Original retention Lanyard and Brass Key are evident. All SA Railway & Harbours Stamps are present and legible. Lock engages well with key- allowing for efficient opening & closing. Piece is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ UTILISATION IN VARIED CONDITIONS. LOCK HAS BEEN TESTED AND OPERATES AS INTENDED.
PIECE IS OVER 85 YEARS OLD - AND WILL DISPLAY SURFACE TONING/ TRACES OF VERDIGRIS. ORIGINAL LANYARD & KEY FUNCTION.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE.
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ORIGIN : ( South African Railways & Harbours) - S.A.R / S.A.S
COMPOSITION : Brass / Metallic Alloy
YEAR: 1923 - 1928 ( as per unit markings)
TYPE: Large Brass 5-Lever Padlock
MANUFACTURER: Cotterill, Birmingham. England.
KEY MANUFACTURER: Chubb, London.
TOKEN INVENTORY NO. : 61
DIMENSIONS: 12cm - Length
EXTENDED DIMENSIONS W/ LANYARD: 37 cm
TOTAL: 3 x Pcs
1 x Brass Lock
1 x Brass Lanyard
1 x Brass Key
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An EXCELLENT example of RARE, 1920s South African Railways & Harbours Large Brass Padlock w/ Lanyard , Key & Token. This piece appears to be in a VF state of preservation , with detailed Relief on obverse. All insignia/ necessary markings are present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Toning and verdigris will be noted in some areas of exposure. The Brass Casement is complete , with the securing bale allowing for opening and closure. This item is clearly marked: S.A.S / S.A.R with the Date Stamps for 1923 & 1928 on bale and Lock casement.
Lock mechanism engages well, with Key inserted- allowing for ease of movement. The original Brass retention Lanyard is included with a period correct 'Chubb' variant Key. The inventory token is also present with the SA Railway & Harbours Nomenclature and Numbered : 61.
The ideal addition to any SA Railways & Harbours Early 1900s Era Brass Padlock collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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