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[mxtswinger]

I've spent a couple hours looking at antique keys/locks on the net but can't find anything remotely like this one. Does anyone have a clue as to what it fits? It is a brass barrel key with a slot to apparently fit over a keyed shaft, and also has three lobes to engage three different mechanisms. It came from a site dates back to late 1700's. Thanks for any assistance. HH

 

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[mxtswinger]

Does the opening shown extend all the way through?

No. Only back as far as the groove/slot.

 

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