✅ SOLVED Very large key... to what?

[Javadroid]

I was out yesterday hunting on old burned out house with fellow members TheMazakas and Tefloncandy. We had a good hunt in a site apparently nobody had hit before, but I found an object I'd like clarification on. It appears to me to be a key of some sort for a water, gas or other sort of access. It's about 5 inches long with about a 3 inch handle. Anybody know what it's for/to? Appreciate any responses!

 

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[Red-Coat]

Looks like the lifting key for a manhole cover:

 

[Javadroid]

Looks like the lifting key for a manhole cover:

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Sure does! That might come in handy... thanks mate!

 

[DCMatt]

Maybe the key to my ex-girlfriend's heart. Before she left she mentioned something about mine not being big enough.

 

[bowwinkles]

jail

 

[Guardrailnickel]

If its a manhole cover, what may be under the manhole? Treasure perhaps? Keep looking in the area if you find a manhole cover, you already have the key.

 

[bowwinkles]

If its a manhole cover, what may be under the manhole? Treasure perhaps? Keep looking in the area if you find a manhole cover, you already have the key.

Man hole (water meters) covers (some) have a keyed slot and this is just a handle for lifting it up to access the man hole.

https://www.grainger.com/product/34...kwcid=AL!2966!3!264955915862!!!g!461779184394!

 

[Javadroid]

Man hole (water meters) covers (some) have a keyed slot and this is just a handle for lifting it up to access the man hole.

https://www.grainger.com/product/34...kwcid=AL!2966!3!264955915862!!!g!461779184394!

The fact it's bronze accounts for the nice coloring it is has. Thanks for the link!

 

[bowwinkles]

It could also be my first thought "jail" https://www.ebay.com/i/223959661118...MIqJfsgPfC6AIVI-eGCh0T7QsjEAQYAiABEgJs2fD_BwE

 

[Javadroid]

It could also be my first thought "jail" https://www.ebay.com/i/223959661118...MIqJfsgPfC6AIVI-eGCh0T7QsjEAQYAiABEgJs2fD_BwE

Hmmm - I wonder if they have their info right on that post... still, it was on a farm property where there were no manhole covers around, but I doubt there was a jail either... maybe they used it for a well cover? Curious, but I think I will go with jail key against the prevailing info posted prior, as that has a more intriguing ring to it!

 

[Red-Coat]

It could also be my first thought "jail" https://www.ebay.com/i/223959661118...MIqJfsgPfC6AIVI-eGCh0T7QsjEAQYAiABEgJs2fD_BwE

Sometimes amazes me what fleabay sellers will come up with to try and improve the value of otherwise ordinary items.

 

[Javadroid]

Sometimes amazes me what fleabay sellers will come up with to try and improve the value of otherwise ordinary items.

Yeah, not doubting that mate, but I am willing to entertain fanciful origins of my finds before I accept reality.

 

[Clo]

Some municipalities have locking water meter covers. The only way to get in them is to twist that key. While there are special tools to help lift a regular manhole (sewer)cover, they are usually more of a hook. Have you ever tried lifting one with your fingers?