Smith & Egge Padlocks

This is a very nice assortment of Smith & Egge Padlocks from another collection. Some are shown individually in this museum, others are not -- and that is why I am including this group shot. Notice particularly the two combination locks, the U.S. Cast Bronze Mail locks, the U.S. Customs Lock, and the small lever lock with extended shackle. All locks circa 1870-1915.
S&E History: Incorporated 9-13-1877; Circa 1877-1908: Supplied Postal padlocks, chains, straps, fasteners to: U.S.A., Mexico, Haiti, St. Domingo, Chili, Canada; Circa 1877-1932: Manufactured Sash Chain & related window supplies, auto lubrication devices, drill bit braces, wrenches, pocket calipers, ticket & belt punches, gas pliers, sewing machines; 1890-est. Automatic Chain Co. in England & Germany; Bridgeport Deoxidized Bronze & Metal Co.& Lake Torpedo Boat Co.; 1896 manu. Yankee Rat Trap & Wizard Mouse Trap; 1932 -bought by Turner & Seymour Chain Co.; 1964 -Mentioned in Turner Co. report as "S&E Division".  T&S was acquired by Perfect Chain Company in 2013. Subsequently, Perfect changed it's name to T&S Perfection Chain Products Company.