MOLA 1920 - Padlock Antique - industrial

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Industrial steel padlock marked MOLA, Made in Germany, dating from the early 20th century (c. 1920–1930), with a riveted solid body and a thick forged shackle, original key attached by a string, and dimensions 9 × 6 × 6 cm, in good condition with age-related wear and patina in an antique industrial style.

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Old steel industrial chain, marked MOLA, with 'Made in Germany', dating from the early 20th century (circa 1920–1930). Robust German-made construction, it features a massive riveted body, a thick forged handle, and it retains its original key attached by a string. The piece shows a beautiful patina of use and signs of oxidation consistent with its age, indicating professional use (workshop, warehouse, industrial setting). An authentic decorative object, sought after for collection and vintage industrial decor.
Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for collectors, industrial loft decoration, cabinets of curiosities, scientific display cases (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Old steel industrial chain, marked MOLA, with 'Made in Germany', dating from the early 20th century (circa 1920–1930). Robust German-made construction, it features a massive riveted body, a thick forged handle, and it retains its original key attached by a string. The piece shows a beautiful patina of use and signs of oxidation consistent with its age, indicating professional use (workshop, warehouse, industrial setting). An authentic decorative object, sought after for collection and vintage industrial decor.
Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for collectors, industrial loft decoration, cabinets of curiosities, scientific display cases (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer-Brand
MOLA 1920
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Metal, Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
Title additional information
industrial
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Objects sold
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