Antique Barrel Keys Mixed Bit Patterns Ornate Victorian Cabinet Dresser Keys for Sale

Antique Barrel Keys Mixed Bit Patterns Ornate Victorian Cabinet Dresser Keys For Sale

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Antique Barrel Keys Mixed Bit Patterns Ornate Victorian Cabinet Dresser Keys:
$39.99

# Lot of 9 Antique Ornate Furniture Skeleton Keys – Mixed BitsUp for sale is a uniform lot of nine (9) authentic vintage/antique furniture skeleton keys. Featuring a highly decorative trilobe (clover/three-ring) bow design, this set is perfect for antique furniture restorers, hardware collectors, jewelry makers, altered art, or steampunk crafting projects.### 🔑 KEY MEASUREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS:
* Quantity: 9 Keys total
* Total Length: Approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) from top to bottom
* Bow Width: Approximately 0.6 inches
* Bit Height: Approximately 0.35 inches
* Style: Hollow barrel shaft (pipe key) with ornate clover-style bows### 📜 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW:
These keys date back to the late 19th or early 20th century, a staple of the Victorian and early American eras. Unlike solid-shaft keys, these are designed as "barrel keys" featuring a hollow center at the tip. This hollow tip was engineered to slide precisely over a small central guide-pin located inside a furniture lock. Keys of this precise 2-inch scale were predominantly manufactured by historical giants like Corbin, Yale, or National Lock Co. to secure interior residential furniture, including:
* Writing desks, secretaries, and roll-top compartments
* Fine glass china cabinets and curio displays
* Large bedroom wardrobes, armoires, and deep dressers### ⚙️ THE BITS & SECURITY VARIATIONS:
While all nine keys feature an identical, matching decorative bow handle, please note that the bits (the teeth at the bottom) feature distinctive, subtle structural variations in their steps and cuts. Historically, manufacturers cut these bits differently so that adjacent pieces of furniture wouldn't share the exact same key code. Selling them together as a mixed-bit lot provides a great assortment for finding the right replacement mechanism match, or for creating an authentic multi-key display piece.### 🔎 CONDITION NOTE:
These keys are in excellent antique condition with a beautiful, natural dark patina and light, honest surface wear consistent with age. There is no heavy rust or structural damage. Please view the provided photos against the ruler to confirm the exact measurements and bit patterns.*Items will be securely packed and shipped promptly with tracking provided. Feel free to reach out with any questions prior to offerding/purchasing!* Related Items: