Anna Hue-Roques

The Young Collector of Antiques

Magnificent historic set consisting of three large-format keys, hand-forged in iron. Originating from the historic region of Castilla y León, Spain.

The lot includes:
- master key of 17 cm (250 g), with an oval ring of 6 cm, a solid shank and complex bitting.
- key of 15 cm (150 g), with a circular ring of 5 cm, and a hollow pyramidal shank.
- key of 14.6 cm (160 g) with a circular ring of 5.2 cm, and a hollow shank.

The three keys show authentic functional wear in the bearing/working surfaces and the teeth, which certifies their prolonged historical use. They retain their original patina of stable oxide.

Magnifico conjunto histórico compuesto por tres llaves  de gran formato, forjadas a mano en hierro. 
Originarias de de la histórica región de Castilla y León, España.

El lote incluye:
- llave maestra de 17 cm. (250 g.),  con anillo ovalado de 6 cm., vástago macizo y peine complejo. 
- llave de 15 cm, (150 g.), con anillo circular de 5 cm., y vástago piramidal hueco.
- llave de 14,6 cm. (160 g.) con anillo circular de 5,2 cm., y vástago hueco.

Las tres llaves presentan un desgaste funcional autentico y visible en la zona de rodadura y peine, lo que certifica su prolongado uso histórico. Mantienen su pátina original de oxido estable.

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Key (3) Antique

Spain - Iron - 1750-1800

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Three hand-forged iron keys from Castile and León, Spain, dating to 1750–1800, in an antique style with a natural oxide patina.

Key (3) Antique

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Three hand-forged iron keys from Castile and León, Spain, dating to 1750–1800, in an antique style with a natural oxide patina.

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