Old Keys?

[Drewche]

Do these ever have any value? I'm in possession of a ring of large prison keys from the mid 1800's. They are the original cell keys from the California San Quentin State Prison. A couple of them are pretty ornate and cool looking.

Thanks!

 

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[relicmeister]

I was hoping for pictures. I would say they have "potential" value like in an auction. If you have proof they are authentic.

 

[VERDE]

I'm certain they would like to have them at the prison, as it is a huge tourist attraction! I had the opportunity to tour it back several months ago and quite impressive! They would give you the cudos for donating them if capable of authenicating as originals!! Great Find!! VERDE!!

 

[CoilyGirl]

I would say if you have actual verification to prove these keys came from San Quentin they could be worth so etching substantial.

 

[liftloop]

do they look skeleton like

 

[Drewche]

I was hoping for pictures. I would say they have "potential" value like in an auction. If you have proof they are authentic.

do they look skeleton like

Yeah, I probably should have posted some. Here's some I just took.

I would say if you have actual verification to prove these keys came from San Quentin they could be worth so etching substantial.

Yeah, I wish I did. I don't really have any authentication, but they were given to me by the founder of the California Prison Industry Authority, who worked mainly out of San Quentin. He had a lot of stuff from the old prison.

 

[VERDE]

Drewche! Very neat set of obviously Very old keys! The key ring itself appears handforged consistent with era! Thanks for sharing and good luck with your treasure! VERDE!!

 

[Drewche]

I'm certain they would like to have them at the prison, as it is a huge tourist attraction! I had the opportunity to tour it back several months ago and quite impressive! They would give you the cudos for donating them if capable of authenicating as originals!! Great Find!! VERDE!!

Drewche! Very neat set of obviously Very old keys! The key ring itself appears handforged consistent with era! Thanks for sharing and good luck with your treasure! VERDE!!

Oh, sorry. I forgot to reply to your other post! Returning them is a possibility. I had them hung up on my wall, but i decided that someone else could get more use out of them that I do :P Thanks for the replies!