Posted by David
on January 8, 2008, 11:45 pm, in reply to "Hercules"
http://www.antique-padlocks.com/hardware_co_list.htm
Gav, I may have found the missing link on your search for the Hercules brand:
Geller, Ward & Hasner Hardware Co.
St. Louis, Missouri.
Bought by Shapleigh Hardware Co. 1937.
Markings: Hercules.
This information was obtained at the referenced hardware company link
I hope this helps. David
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