2 Cassette Keys, Renaissance-louis XIII Period

Two pretty keys from 17th century, small size but large module, intended for locks of the small table chests that we appreciated at period, so as not to leave valuable objects or documents lying around. These chests were screwed on the wood of furniture.
One has its ring, split in shape, engraved around a central pearl, a large base with spherical ring, a tapered stem ending in a centering button, an archaic bit with a cross-shaped opening. The shank of this key suggests a forged repair. (Red Arrow).
The second key, also very massive, has a powerful pin ring (which must have been used for a secret lock), a baluster base, a drilled rod with a delta profile, a fairly simple bit and probably recut for a second use.
Two pretty models, but not perfect.
9cm x 4cm,
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