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An exceptional 18th‑century iron key for a chest lock, dating to 1700–1750, with a complex double hollow stem, weighing 200 g and measuring 15 cm high by 5.6 cm wide.

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Exceptional large safe-lock key with intricate safe mechanism. dating most probably from the 18th century
It bears witness to ancient craftsmanship in artistic locksmithing and ingenuity, with a double hollow rod superimposed one into the other and a strong panneton with a complex cut. Despite these complications, it seems to have been forged from a single piece. The ring shows what appears to be a crack or a fold in the metal made during its forging on the lower part of the ring, photo 9
It has retained a black patina consistent with its age.
This is an exceptional piece for a discerning collector
Height 15 cm, external diameter of the shaft 1.6 cm, panneton width 3 cm, ring width 5.6 cm, weight 200 g.

Exceptional large safe-lock key with intricate safe mechanism. dating most probably from the 18th century
It bears witness to ancient craftsmanship in artistic locksmithing and ingenuity, with a double hollow rod superimposed one into the other and a strong panneton with a complex cut. Despite these complications, it seems to have been forged from a single piece. The ring shows what appears to be a crack or a fold in the metal made during its forging on the lower part of the ring, photo 9
It has retained a black patina consistent with its age.
This is an exceptional piece for a discerning collector
Height 15 cm, external diameter of the shaft 1.6 cm, panneton width 3 cm, ring width 5.6 cm, weight 200 g.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
200 g
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Iron
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
15 cm
Width
5.6 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
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Objects sold
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