Late 1800s, Bear/Mickey Face American Antique Sargent & Co. Padlock 67 x 87mm An antique padlock manufactured by Sargent & Co., founded by Joseph B. Sargent in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in the late 1800s. The keyhole cover features the Sargent & Co. emblem. The classic design, resembling a bear or Mickey Mouse face, is charming. The key is also retro, with a barrel shape (the shaft is thick like a barrel). It can be opened and closed. Weight: 234 grams (including key) Size: 67mm wide, 87mm high, 23mm thick [Reference Information] Joseph B. Sargent (born 1822 - died 1907) was the founder of Sargent & Co., a lock and hardware manufacturer, headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. The company was founded and began operations as Sargent & Co. in May 1864. Sargent's ideas were very progressive for the time, and the factory was modern. He created water flow for cleaning, manufacturing, and fire extinguishing on each floor of the factory, renovated the port to allow large ships to dock, and renovated and utilized old resort houses to accommodate workers. Starting with the production of approximately 1,000 items, it became a large-scale factory accommodating 2,000 workers by 1871. After the Civil War, Sargent became the largest hardware supplier and distributor in the United States, acquiring many small companies. It is said that the direction of Sargent & Co. was established in 1884 when they began manufacturing keys (padlocks). ■The last three images are reference images of the founder Joseph B. Sargent, the Sargent & Co. factory in New Haven, Connecticut, and an American padlock advertisement from 1902. They are not included in the item for sale. Management No. 《p1049》