Handmade Brass Antique Padlock & Key Set (4.5cm) – A substantial key that evokes a sense of history

"Key to an Era" that fits in the palm of your hand
A nostalgic masterpiece that shines with handcrafted beauty

Product Description:
This antique padlock and key set is a masterpiece crafted from brass by skilled artisans. Despite its compact size of approximately 4.5cm in height, it has a substantial weight and an appearance that exudes elegance. The padlock is engraved with the words "HAND MADE" and "SECURE," showcasing the charm of its handcrafted finish. The keyhole also features a movable cover, designed practically to prevent dust from entering. (R080195)

Specifications:
・Size: Height approx. 4.5cm / Width approx. 3.5cm / Thickness approx. 1.3cm
・Material: Brass, Iron
・Weight: approx. 70g
・Key: 1 (with string)
・Manufacturing Method: Handmade
・Country of Origin: Unknown (Vintage item)

Recommended Uses:
As a decoration or practical item in general stores, jewelry shops, boutiques, amenity boxes in hotel rooms, café cash registers, bookstore displays, museum shops, etc. It is also ideal as decorative hardware for small boxes and drawers, as a prop for photography, and as an accent for gift wrapping.

Highlights:
・Key and lock operation checked, opens and closes smoothly
・Highly decorative with "HAND MADE" and "SECURE" engravings
・Excellent presence as an antique item or photography prop
・Perfect for collectors or as a gift
・Classic mechanism and design rarely seen today

Special Notes:
This item is likely from the early to mid-20th century (1930s-1960s). The structure of the key and lock imitates the Victorian-era padlock style, and continued to be produced for decorative and ornamental purposes even into the 20th century, emphasizing its aesthetic appeal. The English inscriptions "HAND MADE" and "SECURE," the thick screw and rivet construction, and the combination of brass and iron suggest a manufacturing background in artisan workshops before full industrialization. Despite having English engravings like "HAND MADE" and "SECURE," the slightly uneven lettering and rustic finish suggest a high probability of it being an Asian handicraft exported to English-speaking regions. India still produces many traditional brass products and padlocks, and similar locks are currently made as tourist souvenirs and decorative items. There are several possible uses for this type of key and lock. Given its size (4.5cm) and simple structure, it was likely not for doors but for easily securing portable items or boxes. In Asian regions, highly decorative locks were used for sacred boxes or toolboxes. Based on the decorative engravings and "HAND MADE" inscription, it is possible that this was a replica design product leveraging local traditional craftsmanship.

※Based on AI research.