Share your favorites on Show & Tell

What is it? Does anyone know? I'm curious

In Tools and Hardware > Keys > Show & Tell.
Keys78 of 268Key chainold employee's keys to the TOP HAT kitchen of the LeCLAIRE HOTEL, Moline IL
1
Love it
0
Like it

auraaura loves this.
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 8 years ago

    Bodypainte…
    (1 item)

    This quirky little "thing" has me puzzled. It is 4cm long. Not hollow. Metal. It appears that the shaft has been cast in a die, by the ridges down the sides and on the end. We found it in a box of lego at an Auction. But think it is unrelated. It has a distinct smell and taste of metal. Any ideas wise people ?

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Keys
    See all
    Vintage 5'' padlock Antique old heavy Working lock with 2 keys
    Vintage 5'' padlock Antique old hea...
    $38
    9X Antique Vintage Keys BIG Large old Brass Skeleton Lot Cabinet Barrel Lock
    9X Antique Vintage Keys BIG Large o...
    $11
    Skeleton Key Antique Dolphins Sea Creatures - More Weird Rare Old Keys Here!
    Skeleton Key Antique Dolphins Sea C...
    $44
    NICE RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SILVER FIGURAL MASK FACE MINIATURE BOX CASE KEY
    NICE RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SILVER F...
    $37
    logo
    Vintage 5'' padlock Antique old heavy Working lock with 2 keys
    Vintage 5'' padlock Antique old hea...
    $38
    See all

    Comments

    1. hunterqlee hunterqlee, 8 years ago
      It is a clock winding key.
    2. Bodypaintersuzanne, 8 years ago
      No i dont believe it could be as it doesnt have any way of turning
    3. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 8 years ago
      Is that a small protrusion on the tip?
      If so, that my wind something.
      My first thought was that I could be a key for turning on a gas fireplace.
    4. Bodypaintersuzanne, 8 years ago
      Yes there is a small protrusion on the end but i think its from a die cast. It's off to one side and quite rough. Given the size i dont think its for a gas fireplace. Im leaning more towards some kind of stop pin ???

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.