Pretty models, for secretary or dressing table, elegance intended for feminine furniture of period, chosen by Parisian cabinetmakers.
Bits are complex, as you can see, the locks must not have been easy to pick. A drilled rod and a solid rod with button,
For the largest, 9.6cm: Superb ring with two opposing Cs on arched console feet, half boss, turned base with spiral central ring: a steel jewel.
The small one, 8cm: 2 Cs placed on boss with ringed base, like a large one, very pretty proportions.
In good condition, some nice natural wear, small twist on ring of tiny one, (photo).
Key for a secretary, joy of the day…. circa 1730.
Key: 9.5cm x 3.6cm and 8cm.
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