Skeleton Key - Extremely Rare Museum Grade - Large Old Medieval - 13-14th C. @

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Description:
Likely the rarest key we have ever presented in over 7 years on eBay. For your consideration is a large (4.5 inches) 1300's to 1400's iron skeleton key. (Possibly even older). This key is well over 550 years old and an extremely rare find. Very few, if any, are ever found in such good condition, considering most of them rusted away a long time ago. All of the bit teeth are still intact. There are no holes or cracks in the shaft. These types of keys were made for very important locks, given the size and bit complexity at the time. The references for dating this key include: "Les Clefs" by Jean-Josef Brunner and "Keys" by Eric Monk. In fact, the Monk reference shows a key from the 13th C. with an almost exact bow. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add an almost impossible to find key to your collection. Please note that this is a no return item, due to value and shipping risks.
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Condition
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Used antique or vintage condition and unless otherwise noted. Condition may include any of the following: antique wear, patinas and or tarnishes / rust spots, stains, pitting, bends, micro-cracks, modifications (known or unknown), old tape or other material attached to key and minor defects.  Non-key items used in pictures for display, backgrounds and measurements not included or available for sale unless otherwise noted in the description. Only the keys seen in the pictures are included unless otherwise noted. All dating of keys is estimated since keys can be reproduced at any time. Key length sizes are sometimes rounded off to the nearest 1/16 to 1/8 inches. All keys from a smoke free environment. Keys are generally not cleaned to maintain antique nature. All keys seen are steel, iron or other non-brass metals unless otherwise noted.
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Canada and International Shipping
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Other Terms
Clock and general key fitting and sizing
Keys not sold for test fittings! I do not suggest purchasing any key as a replacement unless you know the key will fit. The problem with older keys and locks is that the mechanisms and keys often change due to wear. In addition, key measurements can vary greatly due to small differences in bit cuts, depth, shaft diameter and sizing due to metric vs. US standards. My square end keys, including clock keys are sized by metric standards. Although I accept returns, the cost of returning a key purchased on size speculation is generally not worth the cost. I suggest consulting a locksmith to confirm lock / key fitting.
Refunds due to lost or damaged items
No return item.... Please note that the US Postal Service will rarely pay claims over 0.00 due to serious financial problems they are having. Therefore, some items over 0.00 are "no return" sales since they cannot be covered by return insurance.
Packing
Groups or sets of keys are generally shipped together in a tightly wrapped plastic bag. It has been my experience that keys are not seriously damaged when packed as a tight group. Valuable keys or single keys are usually packed individually. Special packing is available upon request, but large groups of common keys cannot be packed individually due to time restraints and postal box size and weight limits.
Feedback
Please remember shipping delays, shipping costs and other issues are generally beyond my control. Although I try to inspect every key, some may have defects I honestly missed. In such cases I will refund your payment and pay for return shipping. Please remember this when leaving feedback. I will be happy to correct any issue. Please allow up to 30 days for feedback as we must honor the return period in addition to normal processing time.
Copyright
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