Key - Trilobata
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An Italian 18th-century forged-iron key with a trilobed bow and a star-pierced bit.
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Description from the seller
Ancient wrought iron key with trilobed heart-shaped ring and star-perforated pin - 16th century
Ancient wrought iron key with an elongated trilobed ring (two upper lobes and one lower) and a cylindrical shaft with perforated bore. At the base of the shaft, a collar with three knurled rings connects the shaft to the ring.
The pin is a rectangular perforated blade with a distinctive six-point star pattern, clearly visible in backlit photos: a decorative feature highly sought after by collectors of antique keys. Dark, natural patina of iron.
In terms of form and workmanship, it is indicative of the 16th-17th centuries. The indicated era is an estimate based on shape, workmanship and materials.
DETAILS
- Type: wrought iron key
- Material: wrought iron
- Period: 16th-17th century
- Length: 12 cm
- Maximum width: 3.5 cm
- Weight: 51 g
- Handle: trilobed ring
- Pin: star-perforated
- Shaft: perforated tube
- Function: working key
CONDITIONS
Excellent overall condition for its age, with the natural patina of wrought iron and normal signs of time. The key is functioning. No known restorations. Please view all photos carefully, which are part of the description.
SHIPPING
Item professionally packed, shipped with insured and trackable courier.
Ancient wrought iron key with trilobed heart-shaped ring and star-perforated pin - 16th century
Ancient wrought iron key with an elongated trilobed ring (two upper lobes and one lower) and a cylindrical shaft with perforated bore. At the base of the shaft, a collar with three knurled rings connects the shaft to the ring.
The pin is a rectangular perforated blade with a distinctive six-point star pattern, clearly visible in backlit photos: a decorative feature highly sought after by collectors of antique keys. Dark, natural patina of iron.
In terms of form and workmanship, it is indicative of the 16th-17th centuries. The indicated era is an estimate based on shape, workmanship and materials.
DETAILS
- Type: wrought iron key
- Material: wrought iron
- Period: 16th-17th century
- Length: 12 cm
- Maximum width: 3.5 cm
- Weight: 51 g
- Handle: trilobed ring
- Pin: star-perforated
- Shaft: perforated tube
- Function: working key
CONDITIONS
Excellent overall condition for its age, with the natural patina of wrought iron and normal signs of time. The key is functioning. No known restorations. Please view all photos carefully, which are part of the description.
SHIPPING
Item professionally packed, shipped with insured and trackable courier.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
51 g
Iron type
Wrought iron
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Iron
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750, 1750-1800
Title additional information
Trilobata
