Key

[shralp25]

Located a key near a waterway. It was about 8" underground. Was wondering if anyone could shed some light as to what it may have opened at one time. Thanks



Good condition for its age.

 

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[Bridge End Farm]

nice find

 

[shralp25]

Thank you. Was the last thing I thought I'd find.

 

[fyrffytr1]

A lock!

 

[TomPA]

Knowing the size would help with the ID. It looks to be pretty much like a standard skeleton key. These were common for using on doors within the home.

 

[shralp25]

Excellent. I will measure it when I get home and repost. Thank you

 

[cw0909]

the key goes to a mortise lock , not sure of age those type locksets have been made since i think mid 1800s
Antique Door Lock for Skeleton Key Victorian by AllVintageMan
Whitechapel Ltd. :: Historical Guide to Locks

 

[shralp25]

Good info and thanks for the site. The key is 3 5/8" long 1/4" thick and appears to be made of brass.

 

[lockster99]

Agreed.....mortise lock......possibly a gate lock. Looks like it's missing some of the bit on the end.

 

[coinman123]

Probably from the 1870s-1890s, That was when they were most popular. It probably opened a front door, shed, or gate. Nice find.

 

[shralp25]

Probably from the 1870s-1890s, That was when they were most popular. It probably opened a front door, shed, or gate. Nice find.

Thank you.