A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Religion & Relics Origin: French or Dutch

Origin: French or Dutch

which bears the maker’s name “C

half figures are used but when they are to be placed on the corners they are carved complete and afterward cut out in the back to fit”

realistic yet free and relaxed in its execution

Canvas Width: 14 inches

A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Religion & Relics Origin: French or DutchOrigin: English Period: George III Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1790 1810 Length: 8. 75 inches Width: 2. 5 inches (at bow) The heavy Georgian period part barrel shafted iron key having an elaborate symmetrical bow, the bit with a cut out ecclesiastical cross, the shank with moulded ripple sections. The key is in very good condition with slight rusting commensurate with age and no damage to report. There is some natural bend to the shaft. In folklore,