Antique Deshler Hotel Skeleton Room Key - Columbus, Ohio (Room 228)

Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible vintage hotel room skeleton key from the historic **Deshler Hotel** located in Columbus, Ohio. This beautiful piece of hospitality history features a highly detailed, ornate cast design.

### Item Details:

*   **Hotel:** The Deshler Hotel (Columbus, Ohio)

*   **Room Number:** 228 (clearly stamped on the reverse side)

*   **Manufacturer:** Francis Keil & Son (New York)

*   **Type:** Bow-stamped hotel room skeleton key

*   **Material:** Metal (showing a wonderful, genuine aged patina)

*   **Condition:** Excellent antique condition with crisp lettering and numbers. It shows beautiful natural wear, darkening, and character from actual historical use. No major damage or structural bends.

### Historical Significance:

Opened in 1916, the Deshler Hotel was known as the "Waldorf of the Midwest" and served as a premier luxury destination for politicians, celebrities, and travelers in downtown Columbus. Keys manufactured by Francis Keil & Son for this establishment are highly sought after by hotel hardware, skeleton key, and Ohio history collectors alike.

*Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself. The item pictured is the exact key you will receive.*

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