4 1/2″ high x 3 3/4″ wide. Brass body. Steel shackle. A paper seal padlock. “Contributions Indirectes” is French for Indirect Taxation – a branch of the IRS. “Graveur Mecanien fournisseur DE l’administration” is French for “Engraver Mechanic, provider of the administration”. Some locks have “FERRET. J. DESAILLY SR.” stamped on the reverse of the body. Eugene Ferret Patent # 210844.