Caption

Key, locksmithing, rosette ornament. A key of the so-called Venetian type with a smooth tubular shaft and a feather extending below the shaft; lower edge widened on one side. Turned, profiled knot; circular handle with an inscribed six-pointed rosette with circles between the radii. The form of the knot is not found in other keys from that period. Perhaps 19th century, 17th century, unknown locality, locksmithing., A single ornate metal key is shown against a plain light gray background, with a round decorative bow featuring a filigree pattern and a small attached ring, a cylindrical stem with a few ridged bands near the top, and a notched bit at the bottom; visible colors include shades of metallic gray and silver and the light gray of the background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_177

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77.2Mb (723.5Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Key locksmithing rosette ornament key -called Venetian type smooth tubular shaft feather extending shaft lower edge widened side Turned profiled knot circular handle inscribed six-pointed rosette circles radii form knot keys period Perhaps 19th century 17th century unknown locality single ornate metal key shown plain light gray background round decorative bow featuring filigree pattern small attached ring cylindrical stem ridged bands near top notched bit bottom visible colors include shades metallic gray silver light gray background.