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The listing, Antique Relic 1800's (Civil War Era) Skeleton Key (Not a Replica) ｡◕‿◕｡ has ended.

1800's (Civil War Era) 2 1/2" inch Skeleton Key (Not a Replica) None of the Antique keys i own Have the same pattern On the key Bit part that fits into the key hole They are all distinctly different.and the Key Bits were hand filed shaped back then, Replicas have the same patterns in them, but as you know, If all keys have the same patterns, then everything can get robbed hence we have different key patterns :)
｡◕‿◕｡ this Key is 2 1/2 inches Long . Perfect for that handmade Necklace . a vintage craft, or part of your authentic Key collection.

This Key is the genuine thing. Not like the many replicas , that have been auctioned here on Listia. You can Have confidence and a Clear conscience when you use this on etsy or the other handmade sites. when you call your piece Antique handmade.

These were metel Detected and Dug Up At a Historic shipping Harbor in Boston, the dirt was cleaned off and the rust left, to keep its integrity, I bought these 5 years ago when i was collecting these to make ecclectic steampunk jewelry and crafts, i bought these from someone that sold a bunch of relics from the Harbor. he thought they were from a ship.I dont know if he authenticated them , and i didnt authenticate them , but took him at his word , because he had sold me a few relics that came from the ship harbor in his area.

Im hoping this key , does better then those replica keys that were auctioned on listia as antiques.. I have 10 out of 12 more keys from my treasured stash.I Sold 2 here already. If this key does ok, i will put up one more, if that one does ok, ill put up another. but if this doesn't do good, i wont be able to put up anymore.
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As always lets make my auction a fun place to be .Ive started a tradition in my Auctions, whoever is the High bidder when you come to look , or Leave a comment , watch and fan, or bid please Go and check out their Auctions, its a kind of doing good to your listian neighbor kind of thing,,,
♪♪(o*゜∇゜)o～♪♪

Questions & Comments

The First 2 Pictures are the actual Key that is Being auctioned here , The Pictures after the first 2 , are Just pictures for your enjoyment , and Inspirations. I will leave more Info , after someone bids , so i can leave updates,.
But for now, If you would please share with everyone, what you would do , or make with this key, thanks , steve (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Aug 28th, 2013 at 4:21:31 PM PDT by

Stephen not everyone auctioned off replicas. Mine came from my Grandmother who owned a Jewelry Store in Spokane, Washington, when there were not too many of them, there..Star Jewelers...

Aug 29th, 2013 at 5:40:58 PM PDT by

Hi cali , i know, i was jut saying that theres alot of replicas out there , and after a while you get to know maybe what might be a replica, and others become very obvious. thanks for coming and participating.

Sep 1st, 2013 at 12:14:52 PM PDT by

U just wanted to compliment your work. I have a room where there an ongoing theme if vintage keys. I love your work even if I don't win, they're beautiful!

Aug 31st, 2013 at 6:32:14 AM PDT by

Sorry I did not get right back to your answer. You say a vendor of sorts discovered these keys and guarantee that they are indeed antiques from the 1800's. Would you have the vendors name? The Civil war was only between 1861-1865. Are you saying that you have nailed this key down to have been made between 1861-1865? Or did the vendor say that. I am unclear about why you mention the Civil War.

Aug 31st, 2013 at 4:28:18 PM PDT by

I have given you my answers to your questions, to the best of my knowledge. yet you are still not satisfied. Everything I know is in the description of the key and what other info I already gave you. The shape of the keys were used in the CIVIL WAR ERA (I didn't say during the Civil War) and the locksmiths file shaped the bits to fit the locks and these keys' bits were filed into shape for the locks. All my bits are different from each other. Reproductions have the same molded bits. That's how you can tell the difference. That is all I can tell you. Make sure you read the description too. You can accept my answers or not, you can bid or not, I have nothing more to add.

Sep 1st, 2013 at 3:27:59 AM PDT by

Thank you everyone for being so concerned over me with my illness it means so much that people still care out their even if they dont know someone like me , i have such beautiful friends in here , i love it

Sep 7th, 2013 at 10:13:52 PM PDT by

awesome

Sep 9th, 2013 at 6:27:04 AM PDT by

thanks for coming lovely, will come by yours in a minute to see what goodies you have.
(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 12th, 2013 at 7:20:36 AM PDT by

Wow...sooo cool. If I had the credits I would definitely do GIN!!!

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 9:17:24 PM PDT by

thanks, this is a cool key... hey but at least you can bid the old fashioned way and maybe you'll end up as the highest bidder, and the key is yours! all you need to do is bid, bid, bid! lol... :D

Sep 4th, 2013 at 1:20:07 AM PDT by

I would like to have this just for display purposes in shop......I LOVE old keys
F & W

Sep 4th, 2013 at 6:00:25 AM PDT by

In that case, you might be interested in an auction I will soon put up, a key in a nice picture frame, which will be perfect for displaying on a wall or on a table top, so keep watching! :D

Sep 5th, 2013 at 12:51:36 AM PDT by

Stephen, you must have the patience of a saint for answering all of these questions over and over! If people would just READ, they would answer their own questions!

Sep 5th, 2013 at 7:53:49 PM PDT by

lol, that's what my wife keeps telling me... but then if I don't answer, they think I am rude for not answering their comments!! but yes, if they only read my description, then they would have their answer... thanks for you comment, will be going right over to see if you got anythig for me to watch!!! maybe bid!!! ヾ(*Ő౪Ő*)

Sep 6th, 2013 at 6:26:23 PM PDT by

"cposdoc" seemed to be Picking at you,lol If he wants to Bid, he should Bid, if Not then Shut up and Don't Bid lol, its only a Key its not a Diamond from the 1700's LOL I Like It F & W and will Bid in the End !!! :)

Sep 6th, 2013 at 12:16:55 PM PDT by

yes, I thought so too... thanks for your support, susan, will go see if you have any auctions up to check out your goodies! (∩_∩)

Sep 6th, 2013 at 6:50:36 PM PDT by

Watching #66. What beautiful ideas you came up with for the key!

Sep 6th, 2013 at 2:56:01 PM PDT by

Thanks Gen60, im sure theres a million more, sorry i havnt been around much people , i hope everyones been visiting the high bidders when they have been coming in, and just loving all over each other , and making friends , i love coming in here and just seeing everyone just having fun, thanks all (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 7th, 2013 at 9:42:51 PM PDT by

great auction, fanned and watching

Sep 6th, 2013 at 7:36:37 PM PDT by

Thanks cretia, will do the same (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 7th, 2013 at 9:39:49 PM PDT by

superdad2211 is the High bidder when you come to look , or Leave a comment , watch and fan, or bid please Go and check out their Auctions, its a kind of doing good to your listian neighbor kind of thing,,,

Sep 7th, 2013 at 10:11:51 PM PDT by

The king of the keys another awesome auction , my son is a collector already a fan & watching , love the detail and history you put into each of your key auctions. thanks for listing and love the ideas pictures for the keys especially the windchime you got skillz :D many blessings ~

Sep 2nd, 2013 at 8:00:50 PM PDT by

Thanks so much for the compliments, im back till my body gives out , i love the people that come to my auctions, i hope everyones having fun, and visiting each others auctions, and just lovin on each other, thanks for coming lyrixslady , oh and the other pictures besides the first 2 are pictures for inspiration, their not mine, im just selling the first 2 key pictures , its part of 12 keys i bought from a man.that im auctioning now

Sep 7th, 2013 at 9:48:00 PM PDT by

Lovin this

Sep 9th, 2013 at 10:45:40 AM PDT by

thanks apeyh, will come by yours to see what goodies you have in a minute. sorry for late response , been out for a while

Sep 12th, 2013 at 7:19:22 AM PDT by

nice tiem

Sep 9th, 2013 at 11:18:52 AM PDT by

thanks for coming Part, good to see you sorry for the late reply, ive been out for a while, hope your enjoying my auctions.will be by to enjoy yours in a minute.
(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 12th, 2013 at 7:17:47 AM PDT by

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Sep 9th, 2013 at 4:37:25 PM PDT by

Very nice auction! I love the ideas in your auction, I have a lot of skeleton keys and really love the mobile idea. Very cool! Always a fan of yours!!!! Good luck with your auctions :)

Sep 9th, 2013 at 11:17:19 PM PDT by

Luv to see ya Luv, thanks for coming, Hopeing to see some more of your great auctions up, so i can do some shopping, when you get some stuff up, advertise them on my auctions, and to everyone who sees this , its by invite only , to people ive known or pick to do so. (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 12th, 2013 at 6:46:59 AM PDT by

When I bid or watch anyone that has made a comment I click on their pic and check out their site.

Sep 10th, 2013 at 6:11:34 AM PDT by

thanks for your comment! I actually do the same, so going over to yours to return the favor! :D

Sep 10th, 2013 at 8:13:38 AM PDT by

thanks

Sep 12th, 2013 at 10:36:16 AM PDT by

Just came to see the good stuff...Nice Key...

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 1:53:24 PM PDT by

hey, thanks so much for dropping by :D

Sep 4th, 2013 at 1:21:04 AM PDT by

Just a quick question (and probably a rediculous question at that! Lol) but I was wondering if the frame came with the key? I think u mentioned above that this auction was just for the key? Honestly- it doesn't matter to me because either way I'm going to bid (as soon as I can get enough credits :( ). My boyfriend collects keys because his last name is key (go figure lol!) I was thinking of buying a shadow box and putting this key in it if the frame comes with the key. If not- ill have to figure out a way to present it (and I'm not a very crafty person). Thanks ahead of time for your patience with me

Sep 2nd, 2013 at 8:59:22 PM PDT by

no, sorry, that is actually just a graphic I made just to "frame" the key... this auction is ONLY for the key... I guess my created graphic is so good, people think it's an actual frame! :D but no, it's not a real frame, only a graphic I created as a background for the key, I made on Photoshop. But thanks anyway for your compliment! I hope you still want to bid on the key alone? :D

Sep 4th, 2013 at 1:24:13 AM PDT by

Love this! Great auction!
F & W. please fan back
Im gonna win this :)

Sep 2nd, 2013 at 12:09:32 PM PDT by

thanks so much for visiting my auction and watching! Fanned you back, now I'm going to visit your auctions to see what goodies you have! Hope you win too! :D

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 11:48:57 PM PDT by

Neat auction

Sep 2nd, 2013 at 9:55:00 AM PDT by

thanks so much! :D

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 11:49:11 PM PDT by

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Sep 1st, 2013 at 12:50:19 PM PDT by

Nice key! I have one on my key ring I use every day! Love them ! Fanned and Watching!

Sep 1st, 2013 at 8:19:26 AM PDT by

Thanks for coming and participating in my auction, thanks for the suggestion to what to do with keys, and giving a nice compliment, ill be over to check out your auctions, in a minut (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 1st, 2013 at 12:38:37 PM PDT by

is all of this your art work? you have a real talent if so. Those are wonderful. I loved the wind chime.

Sep 1st, 2013 at 4:59:30 AM PDT by

no not all the pictures are mine, just the first 2 are a picture of the relic key i have, the other pictures are for inspirations for what you can do with these keys , and the frame around the first picture is just a digital frame i put around the key with photoshop, thanks though, and thank you for coming , will check out your auctions in a minute , like i do when i can, for everyone that comes in here. (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 1st, 2013 at 12:36:29 PM PDT by

i understand about not putting any others up if this auction does not do well. i have a chalice up and and a few more but i wont if they don't do well. take a look.

Aug 31st, 2013 at 7:19:35 PM PDT by

Hi Leah will do , i guess its our own risks to put these up , I love Listia , and i get excited that my keys will go to someone on here. theres great people i have met on here , and i realize that they are not always their , when auction is about to end. and i hope to get to know you as well, you seem like a nice person, and always want them in my circles.
(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Sep 1st, 2013 at 12:24:08 PM PDT by

Hope I get this key, it will go great with my civil war era medicine bottles

Aug 31st, 2013 at 6:50:57 PM PDT by

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