A padlock ... and a challenge

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It's still a fine lock, genuine antique and collectible. By "typical" I meant is is of relatively common type, not one of a kind, very rare or early. Quite a few are still coming from India and some with Islamic inscriptions. The seller incorrectly claimed it to be a cuff or shackle lock. Those resemble the form but differ in construction, size and implements.