Woods hunt this past Saturday

[WV62]

As you can see we didn't get any silver but I found this old key and I must have hit it with the shovel and made a shinny spot that looks to copper. The bullet my brother SL52 found it and wondering if any of you bullet guys know anything about it. I scratched and it looks to be lead, no copper jacket. It it right at 1/2" dia and looks to have a couple of lube rings.

Ron in WV

 

[okierebel]

As you can see we didn't get any silver but I found this old key and I must have hit it with the shovel and made a shinny spot that looks to copper. The bullet my brother SL52 found it and wondering if any of you bullet guys know anything about it. I scratched and it looks to be lead, no copper jacket. It it right at 1/2" dia and looks to have a couple of lube rings.

Ron in WV

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Is it hollow base. Looks like a Minnie to me! If solid might be carbine or post CW

 

[WV62]

It looks to be flat base.

 

[Ronstar]

50 cal or 54 blackpowder???

 

[JimmyCT]

I love the key!!

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

I love the key!!

ME TOO! Ma

 

[WV62]

I put that key in the tumbler with some coins wanting to get a better look. Well it looks to be made of brass. I went on line looking to see if I could get some info on how old and what it was for but I couldn't find any that even come close to the same look.

Here is a couple more pictures after cleaning.

Ron in WV

 

[JimmyCT]

What an amazing key! Looks like a very important key!! Maybe to a 19th Century hotel or bank vault? In any case it’s a beautiful key !!

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

I put that key in the tumbler with some coins wanting to get a better look. Well it looks to be made of brass. I went on line looking to see if I could get some info on how old and what it was for but I couldn't find any that even come close to the same look.

Here is a couple more pictures after cleaning.

Ron in WV

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Could it be a Clock Key to wind the beautiful old stand up Grandfather clocks that were ornate with a very decorative key to go with it! NO. 91 might be a clue?? God bless & good luck in finding the info needed! Ma

 

[Detecta]

Wind up keys for clocks have square sockets on the end, not a key configuration to unlock. Great find.

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

Wind up keys for clocks have square sockets on the end, not a key configuration to unlock. Great find.

Than maybe an ornate Music Box or Diary--or a SAFE!! sure is pretty though! Ma

 

[Dancer]

That Key is a goodie

 

[okierebel]

Wonder if its a safety deposit box #91? Really cool though and a good find!!

 

[IowaRelic]

If the bullet is truly a.50 and flat base, then I would say post war spencer carbine. Quick search of postwar .50 cal carbine shows very similar round.

 

[okierebel]

Only thing I saw that might be close on the key was furniture key i.e. jewelry box, music box, cabinet etc.

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

Only thing I saw that might be close on the key was furniture key i.e. jewelry box, music box, cabinet etc.

Yes Cabinet would be a good guess like China & long ago people had cabinets for sugar & other high priced items that were needed for foods, cooking & etc.! They bring high prices on The Road show! Ma

 

[hawgdawg]

Seems I have seen keys like that for those old roll top desks . Nice find either way.

 

[wildwilly]

Yes it is a beautiful find. Very ornate. Probably went with something expensive.