Key (11) Antique - portal keys,

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Set of 11 forged and punched iron antique keys in ferro, antique style, estimated periods 1750–1900, Europe, in good condition with minor signs of age and staining.

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Collection of 11 keys for doors, portals, chests, and dressers in wrought and hammered iron:
1 portal key with arched head, smooth shank, column-shaped, female, twisted ward, length 23 cm (out of size)
1 portal key, smooth shank, female, with twisted ward, length 18.5 cm
1 portal key, with arched head, smooth shank, female, with twisted ward, length 20 cm
1 portal key, with arched head, smooth shank, male, with twisted ward, length 18 cm
1 portal key with arched head, smooth shank, female, with open ward, length 15 cm
1 chest key, with arched head, smooth shank, female, ward with crosses, length 15 cm
1 door key with arched head, smooth shank, male, twisted ward, length 12 cm
1 door key with round head, smooth shank, male, ward open, length 11 cm
1 door key with arched head, smooth shank, male, ward open, length 11 cm
1 chest key with arched head, smooth shank, male, with double twisted ward, length 13.5 cm
1 portal key with heart-shaped head and hexagonal shank, male, ward open, length 17 cm
Weight 1.438 kg, weight may vary depending on the scales used
The keys are in good condition, some signs of rust
Europe, 18th-19th-20th century
Marks and stains are due to time and wear
Provenance private collection
Shipping is carried out through the Mail Boxes office, which in turn collaborates with private couriers such as DHL, FedEx, GLS, SDA, TNT, UPS.

Collection of 11 keys for doors, portals, chests, and dressers in wrought and hammered iron:
1 portal key with arched head, smooth shank, column-shaped, female, twisted ward, length 23 cm (out of size)
1 portal key, smooth shank, female, with twisted ward, length 18.5 cm
1 portal key, with arched head, smooth shank, female, with twisted ward, length 20 cm
1 portal key, with arched head, smooth shank, male, with twisted ward, length 18 cm
1 portal key with arched head, smooth shank, female, with open ward, length 15 cm
1 chest key, with arched head, smooth shank, female, ward with crosses, length 15 cm
1 door key with arched head, smooth shank, male, twisted ward, length 12 cm
1 door key with round head, smooth shank, male, ward open, length 11 cm
1 door key with arched head, smooth shank, male, ward open, length 11 cm
1 chest key with arched head, smooth shank, male, with double twisted ward, length 13.5 cm
1 portal key with heart-shaped head and hexagonal shank, male, ward open, length 17 cm
Weight 1.438 kg, weight may vary depending on the scales used
The keys are in good condition, some signs of rust
Europe, 18th-19th-20th century
Marks and stains are due to time and wear
Provenance private collection
Shipping is carried out through the Mail Boxes office, which in turn collaborates with private couriers such as DHL, FedEx, GLS, SDA, TNT, UPS.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
11
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800, 1800-1850, 1850-1900
Title additional information
portal keys,
ItalyVerified
475
Objects sold
92%
Private

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