Posted 12 years ago
RichW
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HELP! This came out of my Grandpa's fishing box and I have no idea what it is. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
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Posted 12 years ago
RichW
(1 item)
HELP! This came out of my Grandpa's fishing box and I have no idea what it is. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
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any more pics?
The photos really show everything It is very narrow and one sided. The fork thing fits into it at the top and you don't see it when it is inserted. Any ideas?
Could you post photo's of the back side of the pieces? That may help.
Really the back of the fish is just flat, the same as the front but without the design. The for thing is the same on both sides.
I'm thinking a novelty "puzzle" or "trick" padlock (no key) BUT I've never seen one like that and I'd have to know how it went together.
Look at the fish lock on this page:
http://www.historyoflocks.com/padl002.html
Is this what it looks like assembled?
Dear Guy,Thank you so much, I think you are on to something. We have contacted the museum to see what they think. Rich and Melaine
It Is a key and lock they come in different varieties and sizes I've seen them on
jewelry boxes I like this one
Thank you for your help. I think this one must have had something that inserted into the bottom for the spring thing to catch on that looks to be gone. The mechanism still stays in until you pull it out though