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A highly collectable small brass padlock with the original iron key
Padlock stamped: H. Mitchell London Newsafe Guard
Key stamped: H. Mitchell London
The lock has a unique stamped serial number of 60476
This is a key retaining padlock - The key can not be removed until the shackle is closed
To open: Turn key clockwise 270º and lift shackle (The key will be retained)
To close: Push down shackle, turn key anticlockwise and remove key
Harry Mitchell was established in 1894 at 3-5 Leighton Road, Kentish Town, London NW
He specialised in supplying the more unusual locks and padlocks
He died on 27th September 1930
Approximately:
45mm (1¾") tall x 30.3mm wide
10mm thick case (15mm including the escutcheon & drop)
4mm shackle diameter
11mm shackle clearance
51g in weight
General usage wear, knocks, dings and marks
Several hundred more keys and padlocks are available in my eBay shop
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