Antique c.1909 Brass Padlock
Louis Bleriot XI Aeroplane Design
ref P310

A highly collectable brass cased lock with key

The raised design shows an aircraft believed to be a Blériot XI.
Probably produced to commemorate the 1909 English Channel crossing competition won by Louis Blériot

The unknown maker also manufactured several other novelty and commemorative padlocks including the
George V penny type padlock and the three cockerels padlock

43.5mm x 31.5mm x 8.7mm (excluding the raised rivets)

The hasp is 3.5mm in diameter

There is a 'rattle' to the lock when in the closed position. It appears to be design fault caused by a short bolt spring inside the case. The lock functions fine and does not open on shaking.

The penny is for scale and is not included

General usage wear, knocks and marks













 
 
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