Burg 1930 - Padlock Industrial design
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Vintage Burg-Wächter steel padlock, dating to 1930–1940, manufactured in Germany, with a movable cap over the keyhole and the Burg logo, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.
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Description from the seller
This object is a vintage padlock, recognizable by the logo of the German manufacturer Burg-Wächter on the fabric cap for the keyhole.
This specific model is often found in collections of antique and vintage locks. Such locks are characteristic of the early to mid-20th century and were produced in Germany.
Features of the lock
Manufacturer: Burg (part of the Burg-Wächter group), a well-known German manufacturer of security products.
Material: Made of steel.
Design: The lock has a movable fabric cap (with the "Burg" logo) to protect the keyhole from dirt and moisture.
Old industrial lock "Burg", presumably dating from the 1930s-1950s. Model supplied with its original key and a stamped plate bearing the trademark. Its robust design and authentic patina testify to professional use (workshop, warehouse, industry).
Its mechanism works and the shackle opens correctly. A magnificent collectible in vintage industrial style, ideal for collectors or authentic decoration.
Very sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for collectors, industrial loft decor, curiosity cabinet, scientific display (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)
This object is a vintage padlock, recognizable by the logo of the German manufacturer Burg-Wächter on the fabric cap for the keyhole.
This specific model is often found in collections of antique and vintage locks. Such locks are characteristic of the early to mid-20th century and were produced in Germany.
Features of the lock
Manufacturer: Burg (part of the Burg-Wächter group), a well-known German manufacturer of security products.
Material: Made of steel.
Design: The lock has a movable fabric cap (with the "Burg" logo) to protect the keyhole from dirt and moisture.
Old industrial lock "Burg", presumably dating from the 1930s-1950s. Model supplied with its original key and a stamped plate bearing the trademark. Its robust design and authentic patina testify to professional use (workshop, warehouse, industry).
Its mechanism works and the shackle opens correctly. A magnificent collectible in vintage industrial style, ideal for collectors or authentic decoration.
Very sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for collectors, industrial loft decor, curiosity cabinet, scientific display (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Burg 1930
Style subtype
Industrial design
Metal type
Steel
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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