{"product_id":"antique-french-hand-forged-barrel-keys","title":"Antique French Hand-Forged Barrel Keys","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBeautiful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e antique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ehand-forged wrought iron skeleton keys. These \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003elarge, heavy-barrel keys were crafted by blacksmiths across Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eto operate large warded rim locks on castle gates, chateau doors, barns, or heavy security chests. T\u003c\/span\u003ehese must have been used on some pretty large locks.  C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eertainly not keys to keep in your pocket! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThey feature long, thick, solid iron cylinders designed to withstand high torque. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe notches and cuts in the bits are designed to clear internal obstacles (wards) inside a specific lock mechanism. The key \"B\" on the right features a distinct \"S\"- or stepped-notch cut, a design variant often used to increase resistance to picking attempts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease email me with questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"A - Left Key - 7\" x 2.5\"","offer_id":59774915248414,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B - Right Key - 6.75\" x 1.90\"","offer_id":59774915281182,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-1317.29.50.jpg?v=1786698741","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-french-hand-forged-barrel-keys","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}