~~ CALLING ALL KEY COLLECTORS ~~

[artzstuff1]

~~ CALLING ALL KEY COLLECTOR'S ~~

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

 

[chark21798]

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Nice never found or seen one like that. HH Mark

 

[Jeep]

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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!

Bingo, thats what it is, I had one when I was younger.

Now I have one that says Donor on it, guess I will go with some parts missing,

Heres a link of one that sold like yours:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/43224081/key-to-heaven-antique-religious-key

 

[history hunter]

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I think I may have found one of these a long time ago, it might be like a st. Christopher meddle to protect the traveler (represents a car key maybe?).

 

[artzstuff1]

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Hey thanks for the info,,great link,the link show's a gold gilting, this ones silver gilt.,,,maybe differant meanings?,,,I have dug a lot of catholic stuff but never a key to heaven,,, I feel safer now with that key!!!!




Thanks,

art