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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Lauchmelder@feddit.org to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

Its from a 1890s secretary drawer. The shape is reminiscent of a warded key, except it has this pin at the top that I have never seen in a lock. The key would have to have a corresponding hole, which no modern warded key I know of has.

Where can I get a key like this and what is it called?

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[-] moosetwin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago
this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2025
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What is this thing?

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