Despite looking a bit rougher than most of its contemporary counterparts, it functions the exact same way as a modern version. Usually came with a handy hole so it could be worn on a keyring.

There were also much smaller keys which were worn like rings on a finger, but those were for smaller locks like ornate lockboxes and the like.

A rough-hewn, oxidized somewhat heavy bronze key with a rectangular shape and a hole in the upper end of the rectangle. The key tines are irregularly shaped but clearly distinguishable as serviceable.
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[–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Well that's probably the coolest thing I've seen today. Is a matching lock still around?

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