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Description
Mid 1700's to early 1800's Georgian period key for a Banbury lock
With the characteristic stepped down shaft
The step in the shaft acted as a stop against the internal ward plate
These are getting much harder to find
Approximately (+/- 0.3mm):
159mm (6¼") length
193g in weight
General usage wear, knocks, pitting, dings and marks
Clean - No rust
Please note - This WILL NOT FIT any lock you may already own
Each key was hand crafted to fit its own unique lock
Several hundred more keys and padlocks are available in my eBay shop,
where you'll find a good range of curated antique keys and curated vintage keys