Padlock and Key

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Padlock and Key

Entry/Object ID

2016.6.53.1-2

Tags

Tools and Equipment

Description

Brass handmade padlock, c. 1880 with key, no keyhole cover. In the center of the body, 'SECURE 4 LEVER' is stamped horizontally. The shackle swings away to proper right. The key has the letters 'CC' stamped at the top of the loop.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880

Dimensions

Height

0.1 cm

Depth

1.6 cm

Dimension Notes

.1: 4.8 W x 7.3 L x 1.6 D; .2: 1.9 W x 3.3 L

Update Date

August 3, 2025