please help identify key

[alden carr]

this key was found at macqueripe bay chaguaramas Trinidad it is known for landing by Christopher Columbus and in world war two a submarine base please help us identify this key

 

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[Breezie]

How long is it?

Neat key
Breezie

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Probably not a submarine key.

 

[alden carr]

this key was found at macqueripe bay chaguaramas Trinidad it is known for landing by Christopher Columbus and in world war two a submarine base please help us identify this key

its is 7 1/2 inch

 

[Sod Buster]

Probably not a submarine key.

It's possible, but if so, it would only fit the screen door.

 

[bigfoot1]

large keys like that are usually associated with iron lock entry gates.likely pre WWI.my best guess..

 

[alden carr]

can any one point me to a site that will help me to find more information thank you in advance

 

[Breezie]

can any one point me to a site that will help me to find more information thank you in advance

Here's a little history:
Antique Keys - Collector Information | Collectors Weekly


Breezie

 

[alden carr]

can any one point me to a site that will help me to find more information thank you in advance

thank you breezie

 

[Caryl]

Agree, large gate or jailor's key.

 

[alden carr]

thank you for the info thus far , is this type of key of any value and how do i go about getting it appraised

 

[bigfoot1]

you dont want to get it appraised...the cost of that may be more than the value of the key.simply look on the ebay type sites and see what similar items have SOLD for.I hate to tell ya...dont quit your day job...they fairly common.

cheers

 

[ivan salis]

could be for several uses --a jailors key --or large iron gate key -- the fancy tip looks to be to make it pick proof lock wise --so it could be a trunk key for "valuible items" early 1800 to late 1700 is my guess on age.

 

[cw0909]

the pattern looks like a" greek key motif ", so maybe it fit an iron door or gate
with the same motif, very cool key

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[alden carr]

thank you guys for all the information it is very interesting here in Trinidad at a place called forth gorge there is a chest that they claim have never been opened i will go see if the key fits lol am on the hunt hope to find more interesting stuff

 

[Micky]

That key is really cool looking, I have never seen one so intricate. Are you kidding about the chest?

 

[alden carr]

no am not we hoping to go soon