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Early Key Trade Sign

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This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late 1800s. It measures an impressive 6 foot.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Peekskill, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883816485551

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