Bidspirit auction | Jared Admiralty Style Solid Brass

Jared Admiralty Style Solid Brass Four Lever Padlock with Key - A solid brass lever padlock and matching key by Jared, designed in a traditional British naval maritime style. The lock body is constructed from solid brass plates held together by six rivets and features a four lever internal mechanism. The face of the lock includes a raised nameplate stamped JARED. Above this is a stamped numeral 3 and the word ADMIRALTY. The lower portion of the lock is stamped OLD English in stylized script, flanked by the phrases FOUR BRASS LEVERS and GENUINE SOLID BRASS. The keyhole is protected by a rotating brass drop or escutcheon. The accompanying solid brass key is stamped with the numeral 3, matching the mark on the lock body. The overall design and high-polish finish are characteristic of contemporary decorative hardware produced in the style of antique maritime locks. Dimensions: approximately 3.5 to 4 inches in height.