Hello all!
On a recent survey here in Columbia, we recovered what a padlock made
(I think) out of brass.  It is on the front of the hasp are the words
"YALE & TOWNE MFG. CO."  On the back of the hasp are the words
"MADE IN USA." There is a spring- loaded keyhole cover with a serial
number ("D1625 1/2").  The key would have been of the "skeleton"
variety.  There is a loop attached to the base with a small length
of rusted chain attached.  If anyone can help me locate references, I
would appreciate it. The University library here is sparse.  BTW:  I
have a gif of this if anyone actually needs to see it.
 
Please reply to me directly rather than bogging down the list with
this.
 
Thanks!---------------------------------------------------
Niels Taylor
Staff Archaeologist
South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
 
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
1430 Senate Street
P.O. Box 11669
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 734-8612