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  1. 31-03-10 04:54 PM #1
    Yasue
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    Default "Monestary" Key? Fake or real?

    Hello,

    I am new to this, but this key caught my eye and I'd like a second (or several) opinions about its potential authenticity. I sent a message to the seller asking for more information, but they've not gotten back to me yet. Here is the Ebay listing: 1 Key door monastery. 100 to 200 years old; very rare - eBay (item 320501141114 end time Apr-11-10 20:28:29 PDT)

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  2. 31-03-10 06:06 PM #2
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    This is what is known as a latch key. Search web under Odells Latch Key and you should see some more examples (avoid ebay pages). They were made from the late 1700's to I believe as late as 1960's. The one in your picture looks to be ones of the later ones.
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    Highly unlikely to have been used in a monestary. As sparkyskey says it's for an Odells (also know as French latch). Really quite common. Lots of modern ones around. Low value <$15
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    Also known as a dutch latch because the dutch traders brought them to England -yes it is one made in the 2nd half of the 20 century
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  5. 01-04-10 09:04 PM #5
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    Default Excellent good to know...

    Thanks kindly for letting me know. I was a inclined to suspicion that it could be that old, but have a whole lot to learn!
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