old or new skeleton key?

[igottadig]

Anyine with knowledge in keys can possibly tell if this is an older key or a remake. The white is seems to be salt crust as it was found along the beach.
at about 10 inches TTACH]

 

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[A2coins]

hard to tell looks cool is it kinda heavy ?can you tell what is made of

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[TheLocKing]

On first look I'd guess old. Do you have any information of the maker on the side at all?

 

[igottadig]

it has a brass look to it. i am wodering how to get the crust off without damaging patina so i can read any markings. any ideas to clean?

 

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[Eu_citzen]

Look to the sides if you can see any "edges" that could show if it was cast in one piece.
At a first glance I'd guess early 1900's or late 1800's, but don't take my word for it. I like the design!

Older ones were often made by the blacksmith and soldered together I think.

 

[AlienLifeForm]

Looks like a newer reproduction to me.

 

[igottadig]

its a damn bottle opener! LOL
Just found one online. Thought i had something cool. damn

 

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[igottadig]

thanks for the help everyone!

 

[dirtlooter]

pretty cool looking bottle opener

 

[trapperart]

Congrats

 

[Eu_citzen]

Cool indeed. Bottle opener was the last thing on my mind.

 

[ShovelinDave]

LOL... I think you found a Led Zeppelin.... "Heartbreaker". It is pretty cool tho.