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    Default Spectacular Twisted Key

    This lock and key were seen at the recent Lancaster Lock show. Unfortunately I couldn't take it it home. Doug

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    I can not see a picture Doug, did you forget to add it?

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    Maybe this time.
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    And a few more
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    That is a really nice lock my friend!

    Why could you not take it with you? Too expensive or not for sale?

    It is beautiful and I have not seen a twisted key like that before. I have seen locks like this but not with the twisted key.

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    absolutely unique

    i also have never seen something like this

    maybe a french master piece

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    Stunning and expensive ! I love the custom made case for it too.

    Without naming names would the owner be perhaps someone with a 'sweet' tooth ? (MA ?)

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    No doubt. I didn't even ask. Just happy to be able to experience the workmanship. While I am a novice when it comes to this era, I too believe it to be French and late 1700's or so. All I can say about the owner is that he is very much into patent models. Doug

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    That's stunning!

    I'd insist on handlers wearing cotton gloves if I had that in my collection!

    Never seen any form of twisted key-bit like that before- amazing.

    It's really got me thinking- Overall it appears to have a bit of everything in there!

    The key style and in particular the bow cries out pure Italian to me, but the intricately shaped drill-pin and pipe cry out pure French!

    The style and finish of the lock case looks more typically German or Flemish, especially looking at the shape and use of the flat scrolls.

    It's got me thinking

    Whatever it is, it's a beauty that's for sure!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug MacQueen View Post
    No doubt. I didn't even ask. Just happy to be able to experience the workmanship. While I am a novice when it comes to this era, I too believe it to be French and late 1700's or so. All I can say about the owner is that he is very much into patent models. Doug
    There were two articles on this lock and key in the WCLCA's The Antique Lock Collector. The first in the Jan-Mar issue and the second in the July-Sep 2013 issue.
    BBE.

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