Need Help IDing a Mystery Key

[Masterdan407]

Found this today and I know it is some type of skeleton key. It has two holes in it and a small nob where the teeth are on most keys. Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[sjvalleyhunter]

It looks similar to an older handcuff key.

 

[nsdq]

handcuff key

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Handcuff is a possibility, but keys like that were used for a lot of different types of locks as well, you'll find them on everything from lock boxes to pie safes to tea caddies and desks.

 

[trapperart]

No help here but congrats

 

[against the wind]

I think that key was used to open a sardine can

 

[Carolina Tom]

I agree with hand cuff key. However some railway padlocks had similar looking keys... a bit more robust though.

Well done sir!

 

[Bruce R]

The "paddle" is missing, early keys typically had a steel paddle brazed into the barrel, for strength when engaging the wards of the lock.

 

[lockster99]

Small chest key or desk key with part of the bit broke off.