Beautiful Large Nuremberg Safe Key, 17th Century, Signifying Bit

We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys.
Superb key of these large iron chests which made the reputation of the Nuremberg locksmith, it turned in a dome fixed to the lid, superbly openwork and inviolable. Pointed ring, to open the security latch of lock cover, powerful ring, good in hands, joining in a triangle a 8-sided base, hollow stem, bit pierced of open and closed holes, with imperial significance (Holy Empire), it seems to me, but I am not enough of an expert.
Dimensions: 13.5cm, x 5cm, .
Good condition, a little twisted, I had it straightened, it is well done.
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233.
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