Key (3) Antique - Wrought iron keys

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Three forged iron keys dating to the late 18th to early 19th century, from France, in antique condition with patina; left key 16.5 cm long with intricate paneton work and a moulded ringed bow, centre key very large at 17.5 cm with a crochet-shaped cutout for a heavy bolt, right key very large at 15.5 cm with a crochet-shaped paneton and an oval heart-shaped ring.

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3 forged-iron keys from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The left key is remarkable for the paneton work; the cut is complex.
It is a display of mastery.
The ring-shaped form with mouldings (knob) worked beneath the ring.
Late 18th century – early 19th century.
Length: 16.5 cm

The center key is very massive with a hook-shaped cut; it is a key designed to actuate a heavy bolt.
Mid 18th century.
Length: 17.5 cm

The right key is very massive with a single paneton cut in the shape of a hook designed to operate a heavy bolt, such as for a chest or iron door.
Heart-oval shaped ring.
End of the 18th century.
Length: 15.5 cm

The keys are forged iron with a beautiful patina.

Shipped by Colissimo with tracking.

3 forged-iron keys from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The left key is remarkable for the paneton work; the cut is complex.
It is a display of mastery.
The ring-shaped form with mouldings (knob) worked beneath the ring.
Late 18th century – early 19th century.
Length: 16.5 cm

The center key is very massive with a hook-shaped cut; it is a key designed to actuate a heavy bolt.
Mid 18th century.
Length: 17.5 cm

The right key is very massive with a single paneton cut in the shape of a hook designed to operate a heavy bolt, such as for a chest or iron door.
Heart-oval shaped ring.
End of the 18th century.
Length: 15.5 cm

The keys are forged iron with a beautiful patina.

Shipped by Colissimo with tracking.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Iron type
Wrought iron
No. of items
3
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
France
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
1 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
Title additional information
Wrought iron keys
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Objects sold
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