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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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18th‑century iron castle key from France, a large and well‑preserved key with a triangular shaft, a double boss, and a clover‑shaped ward, 19 cm long, 7 cm wide with a 6.8 cm ring, 19 mm boss diameter, 3.5 cm bow height, in good condition with age‑related wear.

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Large and exceptional castle key, France 18th century, stem with triangular cross-section, double boss of large diameter, large clover-shaped bow.
Especially well preserved, it is a rare and interesting piece for the discerning collector.
Length 19 cm, ring width 6.8 cm, boss diameter 19 mm, bow height 3.5 cm. Weight 268 g

Large and exceptional castle key, France 18th century, stem with triangular cross-section, double boss of large diameter, large clover-shaped bow.
Especially well preserved, it is a rare and interesting piece for the discerning collector.
Length 19 cm, ring width 6.8 cm, boss diameter 19 mm, bow height 3.5 cm. Weight 268 g

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
France
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
19 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
18th century
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