Amazing Louis XIII Key, Pierced And Engraved, Wear, 13.5cm.

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Curious furniture key, 13.5cm, with hollow shank, classic bit of the period: cross-shaped openings, wide 6-tooth muzzle. Ring, forged flat, then tools openworked, forms an oval plant cage with contours, 5 reserves and engraved scrolls. At period, these cutouts, their arrangement had a coded meaning, often relating to marriage, but for this key, hard to find!
Condition is good, but worn, slightly twisted, beautiful patina.
--I have a lot of old keys to sell, if someone is looking for a large lot, it is possible-
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