Four 17th C. European Iron Keys
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Europe, ca. 17th century CE. A group of four iron keys, each with a large loop and thick shaft; three have bits with notches that actually serve as the locking mechanism. After the fall of the Roman Empire, locks and keys remained basically unchanged for 1500 years - locksmiths created painstakingly ornate, often beautiful keys like this one. Women of elite and middle class households were "keepers of the keys", often wearing a ring of keys on their belts. Size of largest: 3.45" L (8.8 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
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Europe, ca. 17th century CE. A group of four iron keys, each with a large loop and thick shaft; three have bits with notches that actually serve as the locking mechanism. After the fall of the Roman Empire, locks and keys remained basically unchanged for 1500 years - locksmiths created painstakingly ornate, often beautiful keys like this one. Women of elite and middle class households were "keepers of the keys", often wearing a ring of keys on their belts. Size of largest: 3.45" L (8.8 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#130068
Condition
All have a smooth, dark patina and nice remaining form. One is missing its lower, notched half.
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Four 17th C. European Iron Keys
Estimate $150 - $225
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