Lever pouch padlock

July 18, 1871

This is a brass lock developed by the Eagle Lock Company, Terryville, Connecticut. The front is embossed “1000” over "U. S. REG’D. MAIL" and “PAT’D JULY, 1871” along the bottom by the manufacturer. The rectangular steel shackle is stamped “EAGLE LOCK CO.” The back is stamped 1875. The mechanism of the lock is similar to the round lock shown in patent number 117,064, granted to Edward L. Gaylord on July 18, 1871.