{"product_id":"antique-cast-iron-scandinavian-star-lock-padlock","title":"Antique Cast Iron Scandinavian Star Lock Padlock with Key and Attached Chain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique cast iron Scandinavian-style Star Lock padlock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dates to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-to-late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estar-shaped keyway plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the bottom of the lock body. The prominent embossed star surrounding the keyway is a defining feature of these unusual historical locks and gives the piece its “Star Lock” name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lock has a rugged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecast iron body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a rounded bow and an attached iron link chain. It comes complete with a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emulti-notched bit-style key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to operate the internal locking mechanism. Unlike conventional padlocks with a hinged shackle, this example uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-piece, removable shackle design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in which the U-shaped bow pulls completely free from the lock body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual construction and mechanical design make this a fascinating example of early padlock engineering, combining practical security with an intricate locking system that is rarely seen on modern locks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e antique padlock collectors, Scandinavian lock enthusiasts, historical hardware collectors, and collectors of unusual mechanical and industrial artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-to-Late 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Star Lock \/ Scandinavian\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multi-Notched Bit Key\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShackle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded, Removable Two-Piece Bow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attached Iron Link Chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique used item with \u003cstrong\u003erust, finish wear, dirt, scuffing, tarnishing, and aged patina.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esee the photos for additional details on the overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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