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Unique Swiveling Double Bit Key

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Swiveling Double Bit Key

  Antique Key that Swivels around Middle with Double Bow and Bit Key 12a This is a very unique swiveling double bit key. I have never seen another like it and am not quite certain of its purpose. The key works by rotating the inner portion of the bow through a middle shaft connected to one of the bits that rotates out to complete the key. I presume it is possible the key was made as a safer means of having a double bit key. By allowing it to swivel, it would take up less space and the bits would be less subjected to wear and tear because they would be thicker and thus reinforced by the other bit. Ironically, if this is the intended purpose, it did not work as there is a minor break on the lower bit of one side.   Key unfolded showing both bits: Antique Key that Swivels around Middle with Double Bow and Bit Key 12e View of the other side of the key. Broken bit is visible. Antique Key that Swivels around Middle with Double Bow and Bit Key 12b View of how the key swivels. Key is partially turned in this picture: Antique Key that Swivels around Middle with Double Bow and Bit Key 12c

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