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  1. #11
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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

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    [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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    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Mallory Wheeler Lock Number 608.JPG  

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    Quote Originally Posted by mercury View Post
    Double sided operation means the key is made to be able to operate the lock from both sides of the door.

    ...Mark
    Thank you, Mercury...now I understand! wlw

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    Patent...

    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

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