Vintage LV Lock & Keys.
COMPARISON
Butones Jewelry always make sure that the item you are receiving is authentic!
Comparison of authentic Louis Vuitton padlock (left) to a counterfeit padlocks (right). Specifically of the “448” padlocks.
Please note that shine is not often basis of authenticity as new authentic locks will always be shinier than vintage, and has not patina processed yet.
DISCLAIMER
Butones Jewelry is not affiliated with Louis Vuitton, the Louis Vuitton brand, or Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. in any way. These products are used, previously owned, or second-hand Louis Vuitton locks & keys purchased lawfully on the secondary market, and lawfully recycled and repurposed. Butones Jewelry does not claim any rights in the LV symbol, the Louis Vuitton trademark, and any other distinctive mark.
More information here: https://m.marketplace.asos.com/boutique/boutique-secondlife/blog/how-to-spot-an-authentic-louis-vuitton-padlock
VINTAGE
Vintage Louis Vuitton padlock jewelry featured in Butones Jewelry are responsibly sourced from Japan. All padlocks are authentic but have light scratches and marks due to its vintage condition. Locks and keys are cleaned, disinfect and polished before reworking into unique jewelries.
AUTHENTIC
The LV padlock has points to lookout for to make sure it is authentic. The front have the standard engraved “LV” logo and the back should have 3 different styled stamps. These stamps are:
LOUIS VUITTON - PARIS - MADE IN FRANCE
LOUIS VUITTON - MADE IN FRANCE
LOUIS VUITTON - PARIS
If a padlock has "Made in Paris" stamped, it is a fake. Make is always followed by the country, not the city. The engraved “LV” has also a distinct font and depth.
3XX padlocks are made before 2009 and 4XX are padlocks made after 2009. Newer padlocks are using 3XX again. The key should also have the correlating numbers. Be careful of “309” and “488” as it is often seen in counterfeit padlocks.
The standard size for a LV padlock is:
W 0.8 ” x H 1.6”
