Caption

Gate key, locksmithing. Key with a tubular shaft, separated from the semi-ovoidal node by a flat cylinder; handle made of three C-sections. The blade widens downward, with a rib, diagonal notches and two stars. 17th/18th century, possibly Austria. Height 19.8 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 1.3 cm., A single metal key stands upright against a pale gray background, with a decorative, ornate handle shaped like a symmetrical three-lobed loop showing smooth curves and small rounded protrusions, a tapered cylindrical shaft with a subtle band near the top, and a rectangular bit at the bottom featuring cut-out geometric shapes and starburst-like perforations; the key shows a metallic silver-gray color with slightly darker, aged patina in places and a faint reflection visible on the smooth surface beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A10_057

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73.6Mb (1.0Mb) / 14.3in x 20.0in / 4286 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gate key locksmithing Key tubular shaft separated semi-ovoidal node flat cylinder handle three C-sections blade widens downward rib diagonal notches two stars 17th 18th century Austria Height 19.8 cm width 6.2 cm depth 1.3 cm single metal key stands upright pale gray background decorative ornate shaped symmetrical three-lobed loop showing smooth curves small rounded protrusions tapered cylindrical shaft subtle band near top rectangular bit bottom featuring cut- geometric shapes starburst- perforations key metallic silver-gray color slightly darker aged patina places faint reflection visible smooth surface beneath .