Double sided operation means the key is made to be able to operate the lock from both sides of the door.
...Mark
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Double sided operation means the key is made to be able to operate the lock from both sides of the door.
...Mark
[QUOTE=BBE;26281]Your key may very well be a house key, large brass and bronze keys were very popular in the US from the early 1700's until the late 1800's QUOTE]
Hi . BBE is quite correct . Attached image from the Mallory Wheeler & Company 1871 catalogue illustrates a style of lock with a similar key to your example .
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Very good illustration. All is now clear.
eBay has shown several similar to mine sold, usually with their lockset, for not very much money.
I gave $2 for this, and so I'll keep it.
Thank you each & all, sincerely, for your time and comments. I am ver' grateful! wlw