Remarkable Clover-shaped Safe Key, Louis XVI To Directoire Period.
Artist: Ateliers Parisiens
A fine late-18th-century safe key featuring a thick (13mm) shaft with a trefoil-shaped bore;
it was inserted into the lock using a spring-loaded mechanism—an 18th-century innovation (see documentation from Diderot’s *Encyclopédie*).
A rare find, showcasing high-quality craftsmanship and forged steel.
Original waxed patina.
Dimensions: approx. 4 cm wide x 10.5 cm high.
Good condition with normal signs of wear.
Available for immediate purchase via credit card or PayPal.
Eclectic – antique dealers since 1970 (SIRET: FR 24.430113233).
An invoice and certificate of authenticity are included with every shipment.
it was inserted into the lock using a spring-loaded mechanism—an 18th-century innovation (see documentation from Diderot’s *Encyclopédie*).
A rare find, showcasing high-quality craftsmanship and forged steel.
Original waxed patina.
Dimensions: approx. 4 cm wide x 10.5 cm high.
Good condition with normal signs of wear.
Available for immediate purchase via credit card or PayPal.
Eclectic – antique dealers since 1970 (SIRET: FR 24.430113233).
An invoice and certificate of authenticity are included with every shipment.
140 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Wrought iron
Length: 10,5cm
Width: 4cm
Reference (ID): 1405739
Availability: In stock
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