Ironwork: Imposing And Heavy Double-bit Snake Key

Ironwork: imposing and heavy double-bitted key, the ring decorated with two snakes. In addition to the two snakes meeting in the center of the ring, it is decorated with a male profile on one side, on the other with a geometric shape to be precisely identified. The solid rod ends with a double bit with three teeth. This key is surely the work of a skilled ironworker or blacksmith with these hands, but certainly not made to be used. Concerning the dating, although the patina seems to be old, I would cautiously lean more towards a work from the first half of the 20th century and not before. A beautiful collector's item for clavophiles or amateurs! Two other keys similar to this one for sale on my gallery.
Weight: 1069g (!!)
Ring width: 12cm
Bit width: 8cm

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