Great American L-Auction Part 1
🔐 Great American L’Auction: Online Antique Lock Auction
Hosted by: Bid Y’all Auction & Realty
Bidding Ends: May 30, 2025
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🔎 Discover Rare Americana from a Private Collection
Step into history with the Great American L’Auction, a one-of-a-kind online event showcasing an exceptional selection of antique padlocks, keys, and early security devices. This incredible assortment spans the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring legendary American lockmakers and highly collectible mechanical marvels.
🔑 Featured Items Include:
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Yale, Sargent & Champion 6-Lever Padlocks
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Brass heart locks stamped “GRP CO,” “D.M. & Co.,” “W.B.” and others
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Intricately detailed lever locks with original chains and keys
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Cannonball and barrel locks, warded locks, railroad locks
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Early patented styles with unique mechanical designs
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Complete sets & matching key collections
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Rare “MADE IN USA” industrial padlocks & ornate cast iron varieties
📸 Auction Highlights
The collection is beautifully photographed with close-ups of stamping, mechanisms, and patina. Each item tells a story—from commercial use to secure freight railcars and postal deliveries.
These aren’t just locks—they’re relics of American ingenuity and industrial design.
🗓️ Auction Details:
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Bidding Ends: Thursday, May 30, 2025
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Location: Online Only at www.BidYall.com
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Preview: Online photo gallery now available
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Shipping: Nationwide shipping offered on all items
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Auctioneer: John Slaughter – NCAL #10427, SCAF #4206
🔨 Don’t Miss This Collector’s Showcase!
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, locksmith, or history buff, this sale offers an unmatched chance to own genuine artifacts from America’s mechanical past.
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Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302
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Lot 1: Group of Nine Assorted Padlocks Including Eagle, Yale, and Taylor
Collection of nine padlocks, including examples by Eagle, Yale & Towne, Taylor, Century, and Fraim.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$6.00
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Lot 2: Vintage Corbin New Britain Harden Steel Shackle Lock w/o key
Vintage Corbin New Britain Harden Steel Shackle Lock w/o key
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Lot 3: Collection of Padlocks: Samson, Master, and More
This lot includes a variety of padlocks, featuring brands like Samson (Eight Lever), Master (No. 48), and a 'Secure Lever' lock. Some locks include keys.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$5.00
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Lot 4: Collection of Nine Padlocks including Excelsior and Standard with Keys
Group of nine six-lever padlocks. Several keys are included. One of the locks is from Excelsior Lock Co., Lancaster, PA, Made in U.S.A.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$5.00
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Lot 5: Collection of Sargent Padlocks and Six-Lever Sargent Lock
Group of locks including Sargent padlocks and a Six-Lever Sargent lock. One Sargent lock includes a key.
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Lot 6: Group of 10 Assorted Padlocks, Some with Keys
This lot features ten assorted padlocks, with several including keys. Brands include Yale, Corbin and Secure Lever. A variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, perfect for collectors or enthusiasts.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
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Lot 7: Brassturn Padlock with Key
Brassturn padlock with a matching key.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
$5.00
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Lot 8: Collection of Corbin and Other Padlocks
Collection of padlocks includes Corbin and other brands. Some include keys.
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Lot 9: Collection of Seven Padlocks: Excelsior, Eagle, Yale, Steel State, Miller
This lot features a collection of seven metal padlocks. The padlocks are from various manufacturers, including Excelsior, Eagle, Yale, Steel State, and Miller. Each padlock comes with a key.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$6.00
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Lot 10: Group of Six Assorted Padlocks: Miller, Yale, Mastodon
This lot features six padlocks of varying design and manufacturer. Includes Miller Lock Co., Yale, and Mastodon. Several keys are included.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$6.00
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Lot 11: Collection of Assorted Padlocks including Miller and Sargent
This listing features a collection of various padlocks, including locks from brands like Miller and Sargent. These locks showcase different designs and construction. See photos for details.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$5.00
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Lot 12: Russell & Erwin Mfg Co "Scandinavian" Lock with Key
This listing is for a vintage Russell & Erwin Mfg Co Scandinavian lock, accompanied by its corresponding key. The padlock showcases the company's insignia.
#7 on the bottom
2 1/4 x 4
Original Key
Steel shackle
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Lot 13: Collection of Nine Padlocks including Sargent, Corbin, and Reese
This lot features nine individual padlocks, several marked with 'Six Levers', including some by Sargent and Corbin. Some keys included.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$5.00
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Lot 14: Antique Star Lock Works 4-Dot Scandinavian Lock w/ Key
Antique Scandinavian STAR LOCK WORKS Lock w/ Key
Star on bottom w/4 dots
1 1/4 x 2 1/2
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Lot 15: Collection of Six and Eight Lever Padlocks
This lot features a group of six and eight lever padlocks, including Samson, Excelsior, Corbin, and Goliath brands. Some locks include keys.
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Current High Bidder:2106 (Alabama)
$5.00
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Lot 16: Collection of Miller, Ironsides and Other Padlocks
This lot includes a collection of padlocks. Several of the locks are marked Miller and Ironsides. These locks range in material. A few keys are included.
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Lot 17: Collection of Eight Lever Padlocks - Samson, Armory and Chicago Lock
This lot features an assortment of eight lever padlocks from brands like Samson, Armory, and Chicago Lock. Included are larger style eight lever padlocks, and smaller Chicago Lock Co. examples. Keys are included.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
$5.00
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Lot 18: Vintage Scandinavian Brass Pin Tumbler w/ Key
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Pin Tumbler w/ Key
2 x 3 1/4
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Lot 19: Collection of Eight Lever Padlocks - Sargent, Edwards, Steel State, Samson & More
This lot features a collection of eight lever padlocks, including brands like Sargent, Edwards, Steel State, and Samson. The locks vary in size and finish and some include keys.
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Lot 20: Lot of 8 "Six Lever" Padlocks: Samson, Excelsior, Armory, Edwards, Sargent & Ironclad w/keys
This lot includes 8 "Six-Lever" padlocks from a variety of manufacturers, including Samson, Excelsior, Armory, Edwards, Ironclad, and Sargent. Many are marked 'Eight Lever' and some come with keys.
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Lot 21: Collection of Padlocks w/Keys including Sears, Yale, Corbin and More
This lot features a collection of padlocks w/keys from various manufacturers, including Sears, Yale, Corbin, Old Gold and others.
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Lot 22: Lot of 4 Yale "Bullet" Padlocks with Keys
This lot features 4 Yale "Bullet" padlocks, each with a key. The padlocks are round and feature the Yale logo and various numbering like 326 or 726. Some show The Yale & Towne MFG CO.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
$5.00
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Lot 23: Collection of Sargent and Corbin Padlocks (8 Total)
This lot features a collection of 8 padlocks, primarily featuring Sargent and Corbin brands. Some locks include keys.
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Lot 24: Vintage Railroad Padlock with Key and Chain
This is a sturdy padlock with its key and attached chain. The lock is marked 'FR CO'.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
$6.00
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Lot 25: Yale No. 927 Padlock w/o Key
Features a brass body and steel shackle. This is a Yale padlock, marked 927 w/o key
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Lot 26: Group of 11 Assorted Padlocks - Miller, Eagle, Yale, and Sargent
This lot features 11 padlocks from various manufacturers including Miller, Eagle, Yale, and Sargent. The locks have unique details, and several come with keys.
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Lot 27: Collection of Seven Assorted Padlocks - Simmons, Eagle, Master Lock
Seven assorted padlocks of varying designs and manufacturers, including Simmons, Eagle Lock, and Master Lock.
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Lot 28: Collection of Frahim and Corbin Padlocks
Group of padlocks, including examples by Fraim and Corbin, with some keys included
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Lot 29: Sargent & Co. Padlock Lot - New Haven, CT, USA
This lot features a variety of Sargent & Co. padlocks from New Haven, CT, USA. Includes several different styles and variations.
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Lot 30: Solid Iron Padlock with Decorative Detailing
This listing is for a solid iron padlock. The lock features decorative detailing around the keyhole on its underside.
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Lot 31: Lot of 6 Champion 6-Lever Locks
This lot features six Champion locks w/o keys included.
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Lot 32: Group of Seven Assorted Padlocks with Keys
This lot includes seven assorted padlocks. Some locks have matching keys. Brands include Eagle Lock, Supreme Lever, Edwards.
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Current High Bidder:2103 (Oklahoma)
$5.00
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Lot 33: Collection of Sargent and WB Padlocks
This lot features a collection of padlocks, including several Sargent models and WB (presumably Wise Brothers) padlocks. Some locks include their corresponding keys.
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Lot 34: G.P. Co. Heart Shaped Padlock with Key and Chain
Heart-shaped brass padlock with chain and key. Marked "G.P. Co." on the front. The back is marked "To Get Key Out, Close The Block".
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
$5.00
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Lot 35: Landis Padlock with Chain
Metal Landis padlock with attached chain.
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Lot 36: Collection of Assorted Padlocks - Eagle, Yale, Shur-loc, etc.
This lot features a collection of assorted padlocks. Includes brands like Eagle Lock Co., Yale, Shur-loc, Slaymaker, and others. Some come with keys.
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Lot 37: Collection of Padlocks - Corbin, Yale, & More
This lot features a collection of padlocks, including brands like Corbin, Yale, and Secure. A variety of styles and sizes are represented, with keys included for some of the locks.
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Lot 38: Group of Padlocks - Corbin, Reese, N.T. Co.
You are bidding on a group of padlocks. Brands include Corbin, Reese, and N.T. Co. Some keys are included.
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Lot 39: Adlake Padlock with Chain and Key
An Adlake padlock with an attached chain and a key that fits the lock. The lock is marked with 'PAT 2040482'.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
$5.00
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Lot 40: Collection of Assorted Padlocks with Keys - Hurd, Yale, Sargent, Eagle
This lot features a collection of padlocks, each with their accompanying keys. The padlocks include brands such as Hurd Marine, Yale Junior, Sargent, and Eagle Lever.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
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Lot 41: Group of Sargent Padlocks with Keys
Collection of padlocks, featuring several Sargent locks with keys, and one W B & Co. padlock.
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Lot 42: Vintage Penn Central Padlock with Key and Chain
This listing features a vintage Atlas padlock. The padlock is accompanied by a key and chain. Stamped with "PCPP" and "PAT 2010482".
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
$6.00
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Lot 43: Collection of Corbin Padlocks with Keys
This lot features a group of Corbin padlocks, including some with keys and one with a chain. One of the locks is marked 'C&B'.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
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Lot 44: Lot of Seven Corbin Padlocks
This lot includes seven Corbin padlocks, with keys. Various sizes and models, some marked Corbin Cabinet Lock.
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Lot 45: Group of Corbin Padlocks with Keys
This lot includes a collection of Corbin padlocks. The locks vary in size and style, with some including keys.
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Lot 46: Lot of 6 Corbin Padlocks with Keys
You are bidding on a lot of six Corbin padlocks. Each padlock includes at least one key.
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Lot 47: Collection of Corbin Padlocks
You are bidding on a collection of Corbin padlocks. This lot includes various styles and sizes, some with keys.
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Lot 48: Adlake Padlock with Key and Chain
This listing features a vintage Adlake padlock, complete with its original key and chain. The padlock displays the Adlake name and a patina from use, adding to its visual appeal. It includes the key and an attached chain.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
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Lot 49: Vintage Fraim Padlock with Chain and Key
A Fraim padlock featuring a brass shackle, chain and matching key.
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Current High Bidder:2102 (North Carolina)
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Lot 50: Collection of Corbin and Sargent Padlocks
This lot features a group of padlocks from Corbin and Sargent, with a variety of styles. Some locks include keys.
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Current High Bidder:2105 (North Carolina)
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