An Odd Key?

[BuckleBoy]

Hello All,

I found this item at a house site. Most of the items found there were from the turn of this past century, up to about the 30's. The object bears no markings on either side.

I am just looking for any information on what this key was used for.


Regards,


Buckleboy

 

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[Don in SJ]

No idea Will, other than it looks like a mini Spanner Wrench

Don

 

[dkw]

I've seen similar keys used as a "light switch" key for a special switch. They're fairly common in schools and other institutional settings.

 

[Ramitt]

That was my thought as well DKW.

 

[Ken from Atlanta]

thermostat key? I seem to remember seeing old thermostats in school buildings that took a key with two prongs....

 

[nheikes]

Looks like a old key that they use to use to open toilet paper dispensers.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Any idea on time frame for the key?

 

[CRUSADER]

I've seen similar keys used as a "light switch" key for a special switch. They're fairly common in schools and other institutional settings.

We have a winner, & used in offices.

Its still used today so quite modern.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I talked to a local locksmith about the key. You are correct about it's function. Nice work, folks! Case close.