Antique Large Key 8¼" (21cm) - 18th Century - ref.k205

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Seller: interesting-collectables ✉️ (11,319) 100%, Location: Trowbridge, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 165218993082 Antique Large Key 8¼" (21cm) - 18th Century - ref.k205. Blacksmith made huge key formed from one solid iron bar. 212mm in length (just over 8¼") Weight 282g. See the full description in the listing. No rust. Antique Large Key 8¼" (21cm) - 18th Century - ref.k205

Antique Large Key 8¼" (21cm) - 18th Century - ref.k205

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Description

Blacksmith made huge key formed from one solid iron bar

An interesting key which clearly shows how the key was made.
The head was formed by splitting one end of the iron bar with a chisel and stretching the bow into shape.
The rest of the bar was then hammered flat and rolled to form the shaft and flag with the excess metal being clipped off.

It's very hard to date examples like these, however 18th century seems likely.

Clean and ready for display - No rust

Approximately:
212mm (just over 8¼") in length 
282g in weight

General usage wear, knocks and marks

There is a large gap in the shaft from where the rolled ends were not clipped square
The flag has several stress fractures and the shaft tip has a split from being hammered into shape

The penny is for scale

Several hundred more keys and padlocks are available in my ebay shop

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  • Condition: Please see the full listing to view all fourteen photographs and the description. General usage wear, knocks and marks. There is a large gap in the shaft from where the rolled ends were not clipped square. The flag has several stress fractures and the shaft tip has a split from being hammered into shape.
  • Keywords 2: Vintage / Steampunk / LARP
  • Keywords: Collectable / Antique / Original / Old
  • Type: Door Hardware/ Accessories
  • Sub-Type: Keys
  • Style: English
  • Decade: Pre 1890
  • Features: Reclaimed, Salvage
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

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