What Kind of Key is This?

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RobGinCT

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• Jan 18, 2021

• #1

I imagine this key has a very specific purpose. Can anyone help identify this key, please?

 

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kweis

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• Jan 19, 2021

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I'm thinking a book or jewelry box key late 1700's? Maybe earlier. Nice find! A Google search maybe in order.

 

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• Jan 19, 2021

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Cool find.

 

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RobGinCT

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• Jan 19, 2021

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kweis said:

I'm thinking a book or jewelry box key late 1700's? Maybe earlier. Nice find! A Google search maybe in order.

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A book? I hadn’t thought that! Thank you.

 

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RobGinCT

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• Jan 19, 2021

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MuddyMo said:

Cool find.

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Thank you!

 

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• Jan 19, 2021

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I think its a blank top desk key.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-2-3-4-DOUBLE-BIT-PADLOCK-KEY-/383677003027

 

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RobGinCT

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• Jan 19, 2021

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Country Dirt Kid said:

I think its a blank top desk key.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-2-3-4-DOUBLE-BIT-PADLOCK-KEY-/383677003027

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That’s it! Thank you!