{"product_id":"antique-davenport-mallory-co-d-m-heart-shaped-iron-padlock-with-key","title":"Antique Davenport Mallory \u0026 Co. D.M. Heart-Shaped Iron Padlock with Key","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique Davenport Mallory \u0026amp; Co. heart-shaped iron padlock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“D.M. \u0026amp; Co.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on its keyhole cover and features a distinctive heart-shaped body with a dark, naturally aged rust patina. Davenport Mallory \u0026amp; Co. was a New Haven, Connecticut lock manufacturer, and surviving examples of its padlocks are collected as 19th-century American hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe padlock measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 inches high including the shackle by 2.5 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its unusual heart-shaped form and brass keyhole cover make it a particularly distinctive example of early American lockmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mechanism is currently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejammed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so the lock is being offered in its present condition. The combination of its uncommon shape, original key, maker's marking, and aged iron patina gives this piece strong appeal as a collectible display item.\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, early American hardware enthusiasts, lock and key collectors, industrial history collectors, and Old West or 19th-century Americana displays.\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\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Davenport Mallory \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “D.M. \u0026amp; Co.”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Key\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 3.5\" H with Shackle x 2.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early American \/ Antique Hardware\u003c\/span\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\u003eAntique used item with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaint chipping, rust, finish wear, dirt, scuffing, tarnishing, and an aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The mechanism is currently jammed. Includes the original key. 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. The photos are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERNAL USE: BIN264\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636357660746,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/Antique-Davenport-Mallory-Co_-D_M_-Heart-Shaped-Iron-Padlock-with-Key.jpg?v=1791467107","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/antique-davenport-mallory-co-d-m-heart-shaped-iron-padlock-with-key","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}