A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The frame and glass are

The frame and glass are both original to the picture and is of a good quality

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there are no signs of infestation and the hair and fabric only have minor losses apart from two or three figures where the fabric is soft and deteriorating

The fluted door has had repairs to it whereby the joins have been strengthened from the inside

A Very Large & Fine c.1800 Iron Church Key sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The frame and glass areOrigin: 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,