Yale Vintage Yale Brass Padlock with Key – Antique Industrial Lock – Patina Decor

🔐 Vintage Yale Brass Padlock w/ Original Key – Industrial Antique Lock – Heavy Patina ✅ Condition & Function • Fully functional – opens and locks smoothly • Original Yale key included (not a repro, not a mystery blank) • Heavy, authentic aged brass patina with oxidation and wear consistent with age • Shackle shows surface rust/pitting but is solid and structurally sound • No cracks, breaks, or repairs observed ⸻ 📏 Details • Brand: Yale & Towne Mfg. Co. • Era: Early–mid 20th century (industrial era Yale construction) • Material: Solid brass body, steel shackle • Key marking: Original Yale-marked key • Lock type: Traditional keyed padlock • Made in: USA (marked) ⸻ 🧠 Why This One’s Cool • This is the real deal, not a decorative knockoff pretending to be old • Gorgeous industrial brutalist design with deep cutouts and emblem detail • Perfect for: • Industrial / steampunk decor • Shelf styling or desk display • Photo props • Antique hardware collections • Looks like it guarded something important once. Or several crimes. We’ll never know. ⸻ ⚠️ Notes • This lock is sold as a vintage collectible / decorative item • Not recommended for modern security use (unless your threat model is raccoons with poor planning) ⸻ 📦 Shipping • Ships carefully packed and protected • Lock and key will be secured together so they don’t play hide-and-seek in transit