Collection Of Keys With Padlocks. Wrought Iron, From The 17th To The 19th Century.

Collection of keys with padlocks. Wrought iron, from the 17th to the 19th century. Collection consisting of thirty-two keys and a padlock with its key, all made of wrought iron, some of which have retained their original patina. The variety of decorations on the rings and teeth, as well as the shape of the blades, allow us to distinguish the period to which they belong. It is essential to highlight the great variety and different chronology of the elements that make up this set. There are several keys that, based on the shape of their ring, can be dated to the Baroque period (some with a circle or drop inscribed on the ring opposite the bit, which ends with the extension of the shank). Those with a simpler ring (large key) generally correspond to the 19th century, more focused on the utilitarian purpose of the object without ceasing to give them a decorative touch as in the previous examples. Note the presence of double keys (with bits at both ends and a piece to open the door or object they close) and the presence of interesting elements on their rings.