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French Padlock Auction with Two Keys

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Antique Steel French Lock with Two Keys

 

French Padlock with Two Keys

Seller: Christie’s

Seller Description:

A FINE FRENCH STEEL PADLOCK WITH TWO KEYS
SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
The double sided lock with twin flaps with hidden release stamped ‘J M’ revealing a double-sided lock with star and trefoil shaped key holes
lock 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high; keys 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long

Est. GBP 2,000-3,000 (USD $2550-3850)

 

 

 

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18th Century Chamberlains Key

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18th Century Chamberlain’s Key

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18th Century Chamberlain
18th Century Chamberlain’s Key
Seller: Auktionshaus Carsten Zeige Seller Description: Kaiserreich Österreich, Kammerherrenschlüssel aus der Regierungszeit Karls VI. (1711-1740). Der Schlüssel Bronze vergoldet mit der Chiffre Karls VI. als römisch-deutscher Kaiser und Karl III. König von Ungarn. Länge 18cm. II Google Translated to English: Empire of Austria, chamberlain’s key from the reign of Charles VI. (1711-1740). The key bronze gilded with the cipher of Charles VI. as a Roman Emperor and German Karl III. King of Hungary. Length 18cm. II   If your images are used on this site and you would like them removed, please let me know in the contact form, and I’d be happy to do so.

Chamberlains Key 19th Century

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19th Century German Chamberlain’s Key

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19th Century Chamberlain
19th Century Chamberlain’s Key
Seller: Auktionshaus Carsten Zeige Seller Description: Königreich Hannover, Kammerherrenschlüssel aus der Regierungszeit von Ernst August (1837-1851). Der Schlüssel Bronze vergoldet und durchbrochen gearbeitet, Länge 13,3cm. Vgl. Duwe S. 204 II Google Translated to English: Kingdom of Hanover, chamberlain’s key from the reign of Ernst August (1837-1851). The key bronze gilded and open work, length 13.3cm. See. Duwe S. 204 II     If your images are used on this site and you would like them removed, please let me know in the contact form, and I’d be happy to do so.

Silver Needle Case in Shape of Key

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Biedermeier Silver Needle case in the form of a key, created as a brooch with jasseron chain, Netherlands, 19th century

Another novelty item, this is a needle case in the shape of a key. Adding to it’s novelty, it has been constructed as a brooch. A jasseron chain is a fancy way of describing a chain that consists of round loops strung together. Link
Key Shaped Needle Case
Key Shaped Needle Case
Key Shaped Needle Case 2
Key Shaped Needle Case 2
Seller: Luctors Shop Seller Description:

Silver 833/1000

Age: Second half 19th century
Country: Netherlands
Weight: Other
Condition: In good condition
Material Content: .833 – Portugal [after 1886], Netherlands [until 1953], Denmark [after 1800], Norway [18th C.]

Biedermeier silver needle case in the form of a key, created as a brooch with jasseron chain Length: 10 cm Diameter: 4 cm Length chain: 27.4 cm Weight: 29.4 grams In beautiful condition Will be sent via registered mail.

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Lock Shaped Locket and Watch with Key

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Lock Shaped Locket and Watch with Key

This one is a bit of a novelty item, in the shape of a padlock. Link
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket with Key
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket with Key
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket 2
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket 2
Seller: Fellows Auction House in the U.K. Seller Estimate: £1,200 – £1,800 Seller Description:

An early Victorian gold, diamond and enamel novelty pocket watch, circa 1840. Designed as a padlock, with blue guilloche enamel and rose-cut diamond keyhole front, opening to reveal the watch face, the reverse with locket compartment. Together with original key. Cuvette engraved Fred’c Courvoisier. Length 4.7cms. Total weight 38.1gms.

Seller condition description:  
  • Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
  • The padlock section to the top hinges open with a clasp to one side.
  • Locket section is oval with glass cover.
  • Reverse of locket with shallow dents.
  • Back plate to the watch section has a screw deficient and is slightly dented.
  • Diamonds well matched.
  • Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.
  • Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
  • Enamel with slight surface scratches.
  • Top opens via a grooved push button.
  • The watch is curently ticking.
  • May be in need of attention.
 
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Chamberlain Key Auction

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Meravigliosa Chiave da Ciambellano in Ottone-Bronzo e Ferro scolpito – XVIII secolo

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Wonderful Chamberlain Key – Brass–Bronze and Iron carved – eighteenth century
18th Century Chamberlain Key 18th Century Chamberlain Key Seller Estimate $1,180 – $1,610 Seller: Viaggioneltempo Seller Description:

Ottime condizioni

Age: Second half 18th century
Country: France
Condition: In very good condition

Magnifica chiave da ciambellano in bronzo ottone e ferro scolpito. Eccezionale e stupenda finitura da capo d’opera. Iniziali A e G, iniziali del nome del ciambellano. Epoca XVIII secolo Lunghezza circa 12,5 cm

Google Translated: Magnificent key chamberlain in brass and iron sculpted bronze. Outstanding and wonderful masterpiece from finishing. Initial A and G, initials of the chamberlain name. Period XVIII century Length about 12.5 cm     If your images are used on this site and you would like them removed, please let me know in the contact form, and I’d be happy to do so.