It's a lock for sure...

There's nothing like getting some paint on a project to give you that final bit of satisfaction.  This lock and key is no exception.  I put a base layer of brass on it, followed by a glaze slightly darker....

Next came additional layers of glaze...each darker than the last.

Eventually, after about 3 layers of dark glaze...I put in a nickel colored highlight layer and then went back and added back in some brass highlights as well. I'm pleased as punch with my reproduction of this antique padlock. I love that old metal feel and had a great time coming up with a formula to match the one I found....first is the picture I found online...with two keys...the last two pictures are of mine...