Description & Notes

2.945″ high x 2.150″ wide x .550″ deep. Bronze body. Bronze shackle. Operating key. Post key. “PAT. JULY 29-79” is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the obverse of the case above the keyway. The production/date code is not cast on the reverse of the case at 6 o’clock.Patent # D11308. More… More…

Japanese Pattern – Obverse 1 – Reverse 2 – Bronze – 2 1/4″

Story Padlocks

Manufacturer Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Henry E. Russell Jr. Design . More... More

Height 945" high

Body Bronze

Shackle Bronze

Key Type Post Key

Collector The David Heuermann Collection

Date Added February 2026

Referenced Patents

Patent #D11308

Catalog Notes

Japanese Pattern Details Japanese Pattern Patent Drawing Morton, Gilmore, McWilliams Co Catalog Circa 1890 No. 262 is listed as 2 3/4. RE does not have any listings of 2 3/4. Was this an error or did RE actually make a 2 3/4 Lock. Reverse of case at 6 o'clock Production/Date Code Keystone Void Keyways 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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