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Keys130 of 267Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad key with PRR on back. What does the PRR stand for?I found a key. Can someone tell me more about it??
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    Posted 8 years ago

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    danielssul…
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    I don't know much about this key - on the top of the key it looks like it has a tree design and the words Gustos (mernm) I believe the last word is spelt correct but its faded abit.

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    1. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      It might 'Custos morum' : a custodian or guardian of morals; censor.



    2. UncleRon UncleRon, 8 years ago
      Nice catch vetraio50. That fits with the vines on the handle of the key. In art, vines often represent goodness and spirituality, and an entire book could be written on the symbology of keys. I suspect this is an emblematic/symbolic keepsake rather than a "real" key.
    3. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Or from a Tantalus ???

      I woke up thinking about it.
    4. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Now days, I consider waking up, a good sign for the day Vetraio ! LOL !!

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