Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Twenty-One Antique

A Collection of Twenty-One Antique and Vintage Skeleton Keys - A collection of twenty-one skeleton keys of various barrel and solid-post types, primarily constructed of wrought and cast iron and steel. The assembly includes a ring of eight keys and thirteen loose individual keys. The group features a variety of bow designs, ranging from simple round and oval shapes to decorative quatrefoil and ornate openwork patterns. Several specimens exhibit a dark, aged iron patina, while others retain traces of nickel or brass plating. One small steel key is impressed with the characters R & E MFG CO in a linear arrangement on the bow. A flat-bow key is stamped with the single numeral 4. Another key displays the characters 4 0 1 N S stamped into the circular bow. One specimen features the characters 5 6 impressed on the bow, and another shows the characters 5 4.The keys range in length from approximately 2 1/4 inches to 5 1/2 inches.Longest key: 5 1/2 inchesOrnate bow keys: 3 1/4 inches.