A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the second of the same

the second of the same ilk reads “Shoe: reputed property of Queen Elizabeth 1st

known as Carmania wool

which gives it decorative appeal

They were figures of gods and goddesses

which is still in tact and not loose in anyway and the articulated mouth is sound

A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the second of the sameOrigin: 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,