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Substantial Large Folding Key

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Substantial Large Folding Key

  Large Antique Folding Key Hinged In Middle Rare Key 10b   This large folding key is made of iron and is likely hand riveted. It folds midway through the shaft. This is a very unusual design for a key of this size. Most keys of this stature do not fold at all. Unfortunately there is a crack in the folding mechanism, but it is probably a very old crack dating back to the era when this key was utilized and may have been part of the key from construction. Possibly used as a gate key. A view of the key folded: Large Antique Folding Key Hinged In Middle Rare Key 10e The other side of the key: Large Antique Folding Key Hinged In Middle Rare Key 10a The key folded: Large Antique Folding Key Hinged In Middle Rare Key 10c The key partially folded: Large Antique Folding Key Hinged In Middle Rare Key 10d

Antique Owl Pocket Door Key

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Owl Pocket Door Key

  Antique Victorian Owl and Floral Design Folding Pocket Door Key Rare Key 14a  

This is a very unique and rare antique pocket door key with an art deco owl decor on one side and an abstract floral pattern on the other. The key was made by the Nashua Lock company for an Eastlake pocket door lock set. This key is from the Victorian era, likely circa 1880 and is composed of brass. It folds in the middle. One side has an owl and cubist pattern (one set of cubes which creates an abstract owl face) and the other side has a sun extruding rays for the leaves. This is a very unique pocket door key, and is one of the more elaborate ones I have seen.  

Other side of the key with the leaves and sun:

Antique Victorian Owl and Floral Design Folding Pocket Door Key Rare Key 14c

Folded key:

Antique Victorian Owl and Floral Design Folding Pocket Door Key Rare Key 14e

Another view of the folded key:

Antique Victorian Owl and Floral Design Folding Pocket Door Key Rare Key 14f

Owl side of the key:

Antique Victorian Owl and Floral Design Folding Pocket Door Key Rare Key 14b

Antique Folding Key with Unique Modified Claw Handle

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 Folding Key with Claw Handle

  Antique Folding Key with Unique Modified Claw Handle Key 11a This is a unique folding key with a claw handle. The key features two different metal compositions, probably brass and steel. The handle appears to be custom made for the key which was probably originally a standard skeleton key. The shaft of the key enters the wrist of a knurled fist or claw that holds onto the decorative shaft end and provides the pivot point. Perhaps this key was used by someone rich or in a hotel. The rear of the key is stamped “3663.”   View of the back of the key: Antique Folding Key with Unique Modified Claw Handle Key 11b Folded view of the key: Antique Folding Key with Unique Modified Claw Handle Key 11c Folded rear view of the key showing the “3663” stamping: Antique Folding Key with Unique Modified Claw Handle Key 11eCl

Antique Folding Key with Double Bits and Hinged in the Middle

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Antique Folding Double Bit Key

Antique Folding Key Double Bit Hinged in Middle Key 9c This antique folding double bit key features a pivotted folding hinge in the middle and two unique bits. The key folds in half and is made of a magnetic metal, probably steel. The hinge also has a brass ring in the middle of it probably for decoration or easier lubrication for its free rotation. There is a ball-like decorations in each shaft. Key partially folded: Antique Folding Key Double Bit Hinged in Middle Key 9a Key full extended: Antique Folding Key Double Bit Hinged in Middle Key 9b

Antique Folding Bit Key Handmade by Prisoner

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Antique Folding Bit Key

  Antique Folding Bit Key Handmade by Prisoner Key 8b This very unique Folding Bit Key is believed to have been handmade by a prisoner in New York, probably in a metalworking class. The key is hand hammered and made and features a tapered body. The very unique feature is the bit. Unlikely a normal folding key where the shaft folds in half, the bit on this key folds inwards into the shaft. In this particular key, the bit swings freely. I’ve never seen another one like this and likely never will. It is probably a one of a kind key. The other side of the key: Antique Folding Bit Key Handmade by Prisoner Key 8a  The bit retracted: Antique Folding Bit Key Handmade by Prisoner Key 8c The bit halfway retracted: Antique Folding Bit Key Handmade by Prisoner Key 8d

Antique Pocket Door Key with Round Bow

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Antique Pocket Door Key :

Antique Pocket Door Key Round Top Key 3b This is a more common antique pocket door key with a round bow and screw to adjust the length of the shaft. The key is made of brass and the screw is a little rusty. No markings on the key.   Picture showing adjusting screw: Antique Pocket Door Key Round Top Key 3d Folding Pocket Door Key: Antique Pocket Door Key Round Top Key 3c  Other side of this key: Antique Pocket Door Key Round Top Key 3a