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  1. #1
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    Default Large antique key

    Anyone recognize it?
    6.3 " (16 cm) long.


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    My guess would be 1700's Italian, give or take. Nice key! Doug

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    Wow that is a beautiful key- from what I remember there are a few similar Italian keys shown in the Vincent Eras book 'Locks & keys throughout the ages'. That's a beauty

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    the key is similar at the key on the picture i have attached
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    french key - i forgot

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry View Post
    the key is similar at the key on the picture i have attached
    Thanks in advance

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    I would have loved to see the lock.

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