Keyhole cover??

[thedukeofdelaware]

2.44 inches x 0.81 inch. If it is a keyhole cover, does it go on a box or a door etc.? Anyone know how old it is? Thanks!

 

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[Tony in SC]

Key guide for a door.

 

[DCMatt]

Or a drawer pull escutcheon.

 

[CRUSADER]

Or a drawer pull escutcheon.

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Yeap, maybe late 18th C - 19th C.

 

[WaterScoop]

Yup that’s a drawer pull or lid opener for sure most likely from a desk.

Something like this



Victorian Chippendale Style to be exact

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chippendale

Nice relic find!

 

[thedukeofdelaware]

Cool, thanks!