Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is an old "jail" key in the lever lock style, more commonly referred to as a skeleton key. The end of the key shows that the shank is completely hollow.
VINTAGE:Circa 1880s-1890s.
SIZE:3-7/16" length and 1-1/2" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass.
MARKINGS:E. R. MORSE UNION ST. and J. STEVENS JR. BOSTON and UNION ST.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a police-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFX98 LFEX9/10 SFEX3/14
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): Key shows moderate wear and spots of tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.