Key (2)

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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Two impressive chest keys in forged iron with solid stems and tangs dating to the 17th–18th century (one 1650–1700, the other 1750–1800), each about 15–17 cm long and 4–6 cm wide.

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Impressive safe keys, Germany, 17th/18th century. There are two of them. They are wrought-iron with solid shanks and bows. The first: Length 15.5 cm, ring width 6 cm, shank diameter 14–15 mm, weight 188 g. The second: Length 17 cm, ring width 5.3 cm, shank diameter 13 mm, weight 172 g.

Impressive safe keys, Germany, 17th/18th century. There are two of them. They are wrought-iron with solid shanks and bows. The first: Length 15.5 cm, ring width 6 cm, shank diameter 14–15 mm, weight 188 g. The second: Length 17 cm, ring width 5.3 cm, shank diameter 13 mm, weight 172 g.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Iron
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
15 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700, 1750-1800
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Objects sold
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