A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Religion & Relics Canvas Width: 14 inches

Canvas Width: 14 inches

often cards of this type were over complicated and thus lose their visual impact

realistic yet free and relaxed in its execution

Origin: French or Dutch

the box being made at the turn of the century

A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Religion & Relics Canvas Width: 14 inchesOrigin: English Period: George III Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1790 1810 Length: 8. 75 inches Width: 2. 5 inches (at bow) The heavy Georgian period part barrel shafted iron key having an elaborate symmetrical bow, the bit with a cut out ecclesiastical cross, the shank with moulded ripple sections. The key is in very good condition with slight rusting commensurate with age and no damage to report. There is some natural bend to the shaft. In folklore,