Lock, Security

1993.038.003a

Creation Date
1914

Dimensions

5 in. W x 1.5 in. D x 10.5 in. L Item (Overall)

Dimensions taken at the widest, longest, thickest point.

Description
Tear drop shaped iron hinge with key. The device opens on the top with key.
On a metal plate on the side of the hinge reads:
"I.D # 94863. Pat. August 25, 1914. Security Manufacturing Company Successors to Miller-Chapman, co. Las Angeles, California, USA."
"This car is protected by Security Auto Theft Signal system. $100 reward for the arrest and conviction for grand theft larceny of any person operating this car or tampering with this signal."

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