old key help

[streakert]

I found this a few weeks ago and am interested in finding out what it could have gone to, and how old it may be,
It has a # 4449
And says LL Bates Co
Boston

 

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[pong12211]

Maybe an old dresser drawer key?

 

[Mackaydon]

Lock or safe flat key; like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/191936893/antique-flat-key-ll-bates-co-boston-york
Don......

 

[unclemac]

key to one of those kids tin lock boxes

 

[Ant]

The name on this might help.

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks like a lock box key. Tony

 

[lockster99]

Looks exactly like my safe deposit box key.

 

[boogeyman]

Looks exactly like my safe deposit box key.

Exactly! They're also used on better quality cash boxes. Ilco makes blanks like these and a solid bow type.