Caption

Key, locksmithing, rosette ornament. A Venetian-type key with a smooth tubular shaft, a feather extending below the shaft, and a lower edge widened on one side. Turned, profiled knot; circular handle with an inscribed six-pointed rosette with circles between the radii. Knot form not found in other keys from that period. Perhaps 19th century 17th century?. Unknown locality., A single metal key is shown against a light gray background, with a round ornate bow featuring a circular filigree pattern and a small ring attached, a long cylindrical shaft with a stepped collar near the top, and a rectangular bit with symmetrical protrusions; visible colors include shades of gray, silver, and dark metallic tones.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_178

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (729.7Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Key locksmithing rosette ornament Venetian-type key smooth tubular shaft feather extending shaft lower edge widened side Turned profiled knot circular handle inscribed six-pointed rosette circles radii Knot form keys period Perhaps 19th century 17th century Unknown locality single metal key shown light gray background round ornate bow featuring circular filigree pattern small ring attached long cylindrical shaft stepped collar near top rectangular bit symmetrical protrusions visible colors include shades gray silver dark metallic tones.