CALLING ALL KEY COLLECTORS

artzstuff1 · Apr 6, 2011

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My brother found this catholic key today, never seen one of these and I have dug many keys, maybe a key to the rectory

also a nice bracelet,(pewter), and a 62-d rosie a

2-bits play money token.

Thanks for looking

artz

Baldingboy · Apr 6, 2011

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That key is awesome. Your right...never ever seen one of those. Nice finds! :thumbsup:

SkyPirate · Apr 6, 2011

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Awsome stuff. I like!

zaxfire69 · Apr 6, 2011

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That bracelet is beatiful. The key is very unique. Never seen one like that before.

MaineRelic · Apr 6, 2011

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Hey Art ! As a graduate of The Imaculate Heart of Mary Catholic elementary school in my hometown , here in Maine . I say that only a Nun , and most likely Mother Superior herself would carry this key. To open either the school or the church. My educated guess :laughing7:

Great find !! MaineRelic

artzstuff1 · Apr 6, 2011

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MaineRelic said:
Hey Art ! As a graduate of The Imaculate Heart of Mary Catholic elementary school in my hometown , here in Maine . I say that only a Nun , and most likely Mother Superior herself would carry this key. To open either the school or the church. My educated guess Great find !! MaineRelic

Hey thanks for the reply, very interesting piece of info!!!!

Thanks again

art

GopherDaGold · Apr 6, 2011

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In the Catholic Mass, the chalice is kept locked in a an ornate enclosure behind the altar. Your key, kept by priests, most likely opens one of those enclosures

artzstuff1 · Apr 6, 2011

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GopherDaGold said:
In the Catholic Mass, the chalice is kept locked in a an ornate enclosure behind the altar. Your key, kept by priests, most likely opens one of those enclosures

WOW!!!,,,Thanks for the info!! :headbang:

art

GopherDaGold · Apr 6, 2011

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I was an altar boy for years, (one of the lucky ones

) Your key may also open a sacristy. A sacristy is a room for keeping vestments (such as the alb and chasuble) and other church furnishings, sacred vessels, and parish records.

artzstuff1 · Apr 6, 2011

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GopherDaGold said:
I was an altar boy for years, (one of the lucky ones ) Your key may also open a sacristy. A sacristy is a room for keeping vestments (such as the alb and chasuble) and other church furnishings, sacred vessels, and parish records.

Cool,, thanks for all the info, I knew someone would know the scoop on this key,,very unique indeed!!

art

NOLA_Ken · Apr 6, 2011

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OK here's the scoop on your key, it doesn't actually fit a lock, that's why there are no grooves on the sides. What it is is a "key to heaven" it would have been worn on a necklace. It says on it, "I'm a catholic, call a priest" this is so emergency workers will know to call a priest to administer last rites if the wearer is found dying. It's one of the more morbid (in my opinion) bits of catholic jewelry. I've only ever seen one that was similar and I have to assume they are fairly rare to find. Cool find!

Brian C. · Apr 6, 2011

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Nice looking key, I bet there are collectors who would like to have what you have shared with us, Nice finds.

ewcoinhunter · Apr 6, 2011

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Congrats on a very rare key! I also believe this is ment as a "Key To Heaven", 8 years of Catholic school, and have seen something similar there also. great find.

GopherDaGold · Apr 6, 2011

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NOLA_Ken said:
OK here's the scoop on your key, it doesn't actually fit a lock, that's why there are no grooves on the sides. What it is is a "key to heaven" it would have been worn on a necklace. It says on it, "I'm a catholic, call a priest" this is so emergency workers will know to call a priest to administer last rites if the wearer is found dying. It's one of the more morbid (in my opinion) bits of catholic jewelry. I've only ever seen one that was similar and I have to assume they are fairly rare to find. Cool find!

Possible... I haven't seen a Key of Heaven that was cut and not all keys are grooved. I should have taken a closer look at the inscriptions on the medals which are of the style worn by many Catholics.

{Sentinel} · Apr 6, 2011

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That's definitely a unique looking key...Congrats on your finds bud :wink:

artzstuff1 · Apr 6, 2011

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NOLA_Ken said:
OK here's the scoop on your key, it doesn't actually fit a lock, that's why there are no grooves on the sides. What it is is a "key to heaven" it would have been worn on a necklace. It says on it, "I'm a catholic, call a priest" this is so emergency workers will know to call a priest to administer last rites if the wearer is found dying. It's one of the more morbid (in my opinion) bits of catholic jewelry. I've only ever seen one that was similar and I have to assume they are fairly rare to find. Cool find!

That puts another twist to the old mystery key!! awsome bit of info there!!!!

Thanks for the reply and bit of wisdom on the catholic religion.

art

mainer · Apr 7, 2011

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I dont know what it opens. But it is a sweet looking key. :icon_thumright:

wwwtimmcp · Apr 7, 2011

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I think it might be a tabernacle key where they keep the host, the small bread wafers used during communion. I say go ask a priest at a catholic church. and that bracelet is awesome. thank you for sharing.