Museum: Large Roman Key, 11th Or 12th Century, Good Condition, 18cm

We are buyers of key collections and collectible keys
Keys with this typology are called Romanesque, 11th-12th century. This one comes from Auvergne.
Practically no corrosion, it comes from a rustic forge, hot beaten iron, we can see the tool marks. Ring forged on tip of anvil and folded down, full rod, rectangular profile, which tapers towards the long tip. The large bit, rectangular in shape, attached high on rod, has closed holes: 2 rectangles, a polygon, and 3 teeth.
A building key, of good quality, 17.8cm x 5.2cm.
Beautiful medieval key, (period of Philippe-Auguste, of the 3rd crusade, of the construction of fortified castles),
Good condition see our honest photos,
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233.
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