Late 19th Century Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway (NC&Stl) Cast Iron Heart Shaped “Old Lake” Lock With Chain - No Key

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Late 19th Century Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway (NC&Stl) Cast Iron Heart Shaped “Old Lake” Lock with Chain - … Read more Late 19th Century Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway (NC&Stl) Cast Iron Heart Shaped “Old Lake” Lock with Chain - No Key.

The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway was a railway company that operated in the U.S. states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. It began as the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, chartered in Nashville on December 11, 1845, built to 5 ft (1,524 mm) gauge and was the first railway to operate in the state of Tennessee. By the turn of the twentieth century, the NC&StL grew into one of the most important railway systems in the southern United States.

Wonderful antique lock to add to your collection or to give as a gift! It is in Very Good condition with minor imperfections as a result of age and normal use.

The Lock measures 3 1/2” Tall
X 3” Wide x 5/8” Thick. The attached link chain measures 8 1/2” Length x 5/8”
Thick.

It weighs 12.95 ounces or 367 grams. See less