Strange key found what the heck does it stand for

[johnnyblaze]

Has a clover and horse shoe on it..I tried researching but came up empty handed

Anyone



Blaze

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thats a cool key that didnt get returned to outlet. It looks like it may go to an important lock.

All I got the "Square Deal" was President Theodore Roosevelt's domestic program formed upon three basic ideas: conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection.

 

[Bramblefind]

This is a advertisement from the 1939 Providence, RI City Directory:

eta Newport, RI City Directory 1941 - same store "The Outlet Company"

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Good work Bramblefind as usual. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outlet_Company

 

[Dano Sverige]

Excellent, as always Bramble.

 

[johnnyblaze]

Nice


How the heck did you find that


Blaze

 

[Bramblefind]

Thanks guys! JB - found it at Ancestry.com. They have a section of City Directories that is searchable. It can be really helpful.

 

[AU24K]

It appears to be an old "Corbin" style advertising key.
There is a Masonic image on the key; the framing square. Could this be relevent?

Best,
Scott

 

[steelheadwill]

Geniuses

 

[allen]

i was thinking the same about the Masonic part of it.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

I believe it is not Masonic related ...because it is simply a Carpenter's Square, with no other Masonic symbols accompanying it ...and the company's logo says "square deal that built a square block."

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I believe it is not Masonic related ...because it is simply a Carpenter's Square, with no other Masonic symbols accompanying it ...and the company's logo says "square deal that built a square block."

I agree not Masonic. Green check.

I found a Corbin key.

 

[johnnyblaze]

Like the link also BCH..

So it opened in 1891 and its decline started in the 1950's..Said something about closing in 1981

What do you think the dating on this key would be??

The serial numbers more modern
Or where they doing this in the late 1800's..
My guess ummmmmm 1930's maybe 40's


Blaze

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Like the link also BCH..

So it opened in 1891 and its decline started in the 1950's..Said something about closing in 1981

What do you think the dating on this key would be??

The serial numbers more modern
Or where they doing this in the late 1800's..
My guess ummmmmm 1930's maybe 40's


Blaze

I dont know but it looks like it went to something important. Yea the lettering does look after WWI type fonts. No serifs.