Masterpiece Keys
Here are some examples of Masterpiece Lantern Keys and Locks. Estimate of age and origin are based on the source material from which the images are from, unless otherwise noted.
Masterpiece Lantern Keys
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Antiquities Keys
Antiquities Keys
Here are some examples of Keys and Locks from antiquities. Estimate of age and origin are based on the source material from which the images are from, unless otherwise noted.
3rd Century
Archaeological Discovery. Discovered in France.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 0.16 m
Width: 0.032 m
Material: Copper alloy
Location: Montigny-le-Bretonneux, service archéologique départemental des Yvelines
Archaeological Discovery. Discovered in Palestine
Provenance: Sour Baher
Ancient Roman
Material: Bronze
Location: Paris, musée du Louvre
Discovered: Notre-Dame d’Allençon (origine)
Ancient Roman
Age: Middle of the 2nd – first half of the 3rd century after J.-C.- Manufacture: Gaule Lugdunaise
Material: Bronze
Location:Paris, musée du Louvre
Location: Marseille, musée Grobet Labadié
Location: Marseille, musée Grobet Labadié
Material: Iron
Location: Marseille, musée Grobet Labadié
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Pistol Keys
Pistol Keys
Here are some examples of Pistol Keys and Locks. Estimate of age and origin are based on the source material from which the images are from, unless otherwise noted.
Flintlock Keys
DESCRIPTION:
Created around 1750. The stem of the key is hollowed out to serve as a cannon associated with a small plate with flint
Age: Circa 1750
Origin: Germany
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17th Century Keys and Locks
17th Century Keys and Locks
Here are some examples of 17th Century Keys and Locks. Estimate of age and origin are based on the source material from which the images are from, unless otherwise noted.
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Medieval Period Keys
Medieval Keys
Here are some examples of Medieval Keys. Estimate of age and origin are based on the source material from which the images are from, unless otherwise noted.
DESCRIPTION:
Key with diamond head cut out pointed end
Age: 13/14th Century
Material: Bronze
Dimensions:
Height: 0.6 m
Width: 0.2 m
Location: Beauvais, MUDO, musée de l’Oise
DESCRIPTION:
Key with cross-cut head, pointed end
Age: 13/14th Century
Material: Bronze
DIMENSIONS
Height: 0.6 m
Width: 0.23 m
Depth: 0.6 m
Location: Beauvais, MUDO, musée de l’Oise
DESCRIPTION:
Round head key with six holes and a large central, pointed end
Age: 13/14th Century
Material: Bronze
DIMENSIONS
Height: 0.6 m
Width: 0.23 m
Depth: 0.6 m
Location: Beauvais, MUDO, musée de l’Oise
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Chamberlain’s Keys
Chamberlain’s Keys
Here are some examples of Chamberlain’s Keys. Estimate of age and origin are based on the source material from which the images are from, unless otherwise noted.18th Century
Sold in April 2017. Seller: Auktionshaus Carsten Zeige. German/Austrian in Origin. Circa 1711-1740
Sold in April 2017. Seller: Viaggioneltempo. French in Origin. Circa 1750-1800.
19th Century
Sold in April 2017. Seller: Auktionshaus Carsten Zeige. German in Origin. Circa 1837-1851
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