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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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Large forged iron key from Germany dating to the 18th century, 18.5 cm long with a 6 cm ring width and a 17 mm exterior shaft diameter, 8 mm bore diameter and 4 cm bore depth, weighing 340 g, in good condition with age-related wear.

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Exceptional and imposing large key with a thick-diameter shank, Germany 18th/19th century.
It is very bulky and heavy; the rod has an outer diameter of 17 mm, its bore has a diameter of 8 mm and a depth of 4 cm.
This is an uncommon and interesting model for collectors.
Length 18.5 cm, ring width 6 cm, outer diameter of the stem 17 mm, inner diameter of the hole 8 mm. Hole depth 4 cm. Weight 340 g.

Exceptional and imposing large key with a thick-diameter shank, Germany 18th/19th century.
It is very bulky and heavy; the rod has an outer diameter of 17 mm, its bore has a diameter of 8 mm and a depth of 4 cm.
This is an uncommon and interesting model for collectors.
Length 18.5 cm, ring width 6 cm, outer diameter of the stem 17 mm, inner diameter of the hole 8 mm. Hole depth 4 cm. Weight 340 g.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
340 g
Iron type
Wrought iron
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
18th century
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