Skeleton Key

[ElFRACASADO81]

Found skeleton key near river Just seen the cross at end of bit and was curious. Penny is for size purposes. Its approximate 8 and 1/4 inches long & pencil thickness. No markings or dates but the two rings by handle side. It looks as it could be used as a bottle opener from handle side.. My opinion. Any inputs or expertise?? Thanks.

 

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[vpnavy]

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[rick67]

Looks brand new. Was it in a store box.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Welcome to Tnet Dad1.

I think you hit the nail on the head with your assumption... "It looks as it could be used as a bottle opener."

Here are a couple of modern examples I found online... your key is still an interesting find.

Dave

 

[Anduril]

I agree.
Looks like a bottle opener. (which curiously enough, are sometimes called "church keys")

 

[Reanm8er]

Welcome EF, cool find!

I like bottle openers that are too large to loose, LOL!

Good luck!

 

[ticndig]

sure is shiney , did you dig this key ?

 

[ripvanb]

Looks like a modern reproduction.

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[Rookster]

Welcome to Tnet from Mississippi.

 

[A2coins]

Cool find and good to ask for ID

 

[A2coins]

Also welcome to tnet from MI Tommy

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Wow, that’s a monster, if it isn’t a bottle opener, it should be now