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Large collection of iron keys from the Caribbean, 1700s-1800s, collected over two decades by Shouppé

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Large collection of iron keys from the Caribbean, 1700s-1800s, collected over two decades by Shouppé
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Large collection of iron keys from the Caribbean, 1700s-1800s, collected over two decades by Capt. Steve Shouppé, in framed-glass display-case. 49 lb, 54" x 30". Iron keys were a major part of colonial life, as they were used to open chests, doors, jail cells, shackles--anything that locked, basically--and this collection covers just about every size, from about 2" to 8", all but one with oval handles, the odd handle with a unique three-holed design. Every key here has been professionally conserved (black), only a few with surface corrosion, and tastefully arranged on a red-velvet pad inside wood-framed box with glass front in excellent condition. (Note: we recommend pickup in person, otherwise special shipping and handling fees will apply.) Housed in a huge wood-and-glass display on red velvet.