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  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
  • A medieval hand forged key.
A medieval hand forged key.

175 €


A key. Length 19,5 cm. Hand forged iron. Made in the Low Countries around AD 1200. Considering its age and the fact that it was excavated after many centuries, in very good condition. An extremely rare item.  

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