Paul Wullems

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Original and distinctive antique key in wrought iron and bronze, hand-forged. Oval head with a pinnacle, hexagonal cap, shank with a female terminal. Wide, milled and grooved comb. All parts are joined using the ancient technique of copper brazing. Generally used for doors or gates. Complete in its original state, with its splendid natural brown patina. The indicated measurements are the maximum observed.
Venice, 18th century
H. max. 12.6 cm.
W. max. 4.6 cm.
T. max. 2 cm.
Weight, 113.5 g.
Insured shipment with a trackable express courier.



Originale e particolare chiave antica in ferro battuto e bronzo, forgiata a mano.
Testa ovaleggiante con pinnacolo, capitello esagonale, canna con terminale a femmina.
Ampio pettine fresato e scanalato.
Tutte le parti sono unite tramite l'antica tecnica della saldobrasatura a rame.
Impiegata generalmente per porte o portoni.
Integrale nel suo stato originale, con la sua splendida e naturale patina bruna.
Le misure indicate sono le massime rilevate.

Venezia, secolo XVIII
H. max. 12,6 cm.
Larg. max. 4,6 cm.
Spess. max. 2 cm.
Peso, 113,5 gr.

Spedizione assicurata con corriere veloce tracciabile.



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Key Directoire style - 18th-century key from Venice

Italy - Iron, Bronze, Copper - 1700-1750

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This hand-forged antique key from Venice, dating from 1700–1750, is made of wrought iron and bronze, with copper-brazed joints.

Key Directoire style - 18th-century key from Venice

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This hand-forged antique key from Venice, dating from 1700–1750, is made of wrought iron and bronze, with copper-brazed joints.

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