Rare large 18th/19th. century European wrought iron folding key
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Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1492238
Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Iron: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1492238
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A rare folding key, probably British, and late 18th/19th. century.
This type of key is of course a 'must have' for serious Key and Lock collectors and quite difficult to find on the market.
Size: 196 mm. when opened and 113 mm. closed, making it a very large key of the type.
Condition: Good Very fine, excellent metal with minor rust and black patina.
Reff. see an identical smaller key offered at the Sothebys 'Collections & Collectors' sale 2016 / lot 69, estimated at £300-500!
This type of key is of course a 'must have' for serious Key and Lock collectors and quite difficult to find on the market.
Size: 196 mm. when opened and 113 mm. closed, making it a very large key of the type.
Condition: Good Very fine, excellent metal with minor rust and black patina.
Reff. see an identical smaller key offered at the Sothebys 'Collections & Collectors' sale 2016 / lot 69, estimated at £300-500!
