Skeleton key
KA13

Description:
These are real old style skeletons door keys. These are originals not remakes, so they do have patina on them. These are great for old style projects, or many unique style art projects. I personally always loved the way old skeleton key where made. You get the same key as pictured above. I have not cleaned or done anything to them. I hope you can enjoy these and make some great art with them.

Sizes:
2.2in

Brief History on Keys & Locks:
The first locks and keys were made of wood and can be traced back to Babylon and Egypt. The locks and keys were large, heavy, and impractical. Aside from the weight, the wood locks were susceptible to brut force attacks. The wood devices were eventually replaced when engineers from Ancient Rome improved the design and began using iron and bronze which provided a stronger, more reliable lock. The keys were smaller and the devices became more practical. Little changed in the design of the mechanism until the mid 1800’s when Linus Yale Sr. and Jr. introduced the modern flat keys. Skeleton keys, however, continued to be used in most houses until after WWII when the pin tumbler lock (or Yale lock) took over. You will find that the doors in many homes built in the 1940’s and earlier still have functioning mortise locks operated by skeleton keys.