Safe key - Italy - Lombardy - Forged iron - 18th century
Antique and solid hand-crafted Italian key in wrought iron, made in Lombardy, dating back to the 18th century (1700) . Oval bow, folded in the shape of horns, with a sphere in top and a second sphere on the bottom. Structured collar that widens toward the barrel. Beautiful quadripartite female barrel in the shape of a spade. Marvellous and complex labyrinth-like bit, with numerous vertical and horizontal cuts, handcrafted with file and hacksaw. Dimensions: 17 cm (length) , 6 cm (bow) , 3. 5 x 4. 2 cm (bit) . Beautiful important collector’s item, still in very good condition. Safe and tracked shipping
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Antique and solid hand-crafted Italian key in wrought iron, made in Lombardy, dating back to the 18th century (1700) . Oval bow, folded in the shape of horns, with a sphere in top and a second sphere on the bottom. Structured collar that widens toward the barrel. Beautiful quadripartite female barrel in the shape of a spade. Marvellous and complex labyrinth-like bit, with numerous vertical and horizontal cuts, handcrafted with file and hacksaw. Dimensions: 17 cm (length) , 6 cm (bow) , 3. 5 x 4. 2 cm (bit) . Beautiful important collector’s item, still in very good condition. Safe and tracked shipping