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Rare Antique Wrought Iron French Locksmith Sign In The Form Of A Key

$3,000
$3,75020% Off
£2,265.28
£2,831.6020% Off
€2,628.19
€3,285.2420% Off
CA$4,215.94
CA$5,269.9320% Off
A$4,697.16
A$5,871.4420% Off
CHF 2,452.14
CHF 3,065.1720% Off
MX$57,029.72
MX$71,287.1520% Off
NOK 30,821.76
NOK 38,527.2120% Off
SEK 29,134.05
SEK 36,417.5720% Off
DKK 19,619.11
DKK 24,523.8820% Off

About the Item

Rare antique wrought iron trade sign, in the form of a very decorative key, that once hung outside a French locksmith and key maker’s shop. It has the most beautiful patina with faint remnants of old dark green paint. The intricate wrought iron work and detailed craftsmanship is superb. It would make an exceptional decorative focal point for inside and out. A rare survivor of French commercial heritage, this sign is both a work of sculptural decorative art and an evocative piece of social history. Suitable for display in a private collection, museum, or as a dramatic focal point in a design-led interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780-1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Calgary, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NH624-291stDibs: LU907440704752

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