Anyone Lose a Big Key?

[OutBack Duo]

I was wondering if there is any way to figure out how old this key is and what it went to. It is probably the biggest key I have ever found. The half dollar is shown for size comparison.

Thanks!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looks like a jail key. http://images.google.com/imgres?img...I7GGLR_en&sa=N&um=1&ei=vcSESt_jMtPvlAeQsuTABQ

 

[72cheyenne]

Yep, jail key....here are some reproductions.
http://www.charleslocksmith.com/novelty_keys.htm

 

[traderoftreasures]

Looks like a jail key.

he he he i agree

 

[OutBack Duo]

Here is another picture. I thought it was a jail key but didn't think it was possible. This was found way out in the country in the front yard of an old house.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Here is another picture. I thought it was a jail key but didn't think it was possible. This was found way out in the country in the front yard of an old house.

maybe the yard is where the escapee lived. or a jailer

 

[mojjax]

This key and lock came off the front door of a big house .

it was common for mansions owned by rich people to have a big lock ! (just another possibility)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think Mojjax is correct.

 

[mickk]

We used to have keys like that all the time down here, its a house key. It was a rectangular lock about the size of your hand, very common on back doors here pre WW1, the lock could be locked with the key from inside and outside. I spose an early deadlock. The guts was mounted on the back of the door from memory. Its a big chance it is british.

 

[jeff of pa]

This key and lock came off the front door of a big house .

it was common for mansions owned by rich people to have a big lock ! (just another possibility)

Yep, I Have a Friend who
Lived in a Big Old Former Hotel.
(Victorian Style Building)
The Back door Still works
using one of those big keys

 

[IronSpike]

I agree with house key. The one I found similar and my favorite key find There's a round brass metal inlay in the key close to eye.

 

[OutBack Duo]

Thanks everyone for your input. I love these odd finds.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Nice key. Do some research. See what was there in the day. But, in the mean time....Green check your post before you catch the wrath....lol