Antique 19th Century Large 6\" Wrought Iron Skeleton Key – Heart Bow (7/16\" Thick Shaft)

Up for sale is an authentic antique 19th-century forged iron skeleton key, measuring 6 inches in total length with a substantial 7/16\" shaft diameter. This heavy piece features a desirable heart-shaped bow (handle), a turned decorative collar, a thick solid rod, and a deep notched ward bit.

Large heart-bow keys of this scale were historically forged for heavy residential entry doors, estate gates, or church locks, and are highly sought after by collectors for their romantic motif and folk-art aesthetic.

Features & Details:

• Total Length: 6 inches (6\")

• Shaft / Rod Diameter: 7/16 inch (0.437\")

• Material: Heavy forged wrought iron

• Bow Design: Heart-shaped bow with distinctive cleft indentation

• Bit Design: Deeply notched S-curve ward bit for 19th-century rim/mortise locks

• Estimated Era: 19th Century (c. 1800s)

Genuine antique condition featuring a warm, natural rust patina and historic surface wear.

Shipping Information:

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