Posted 6 years ago
sschuman
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This appears to some type of specialized key or tool made of brass. It has a threaded insert that can be unscrewed from the tip. I don't know what it's for!
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Can't say I've ever actually seen one just like this, but it strikes me as an old "hotel room keyhole blocker". Back in the day when 'skeleton keys/locks' were the only available security, devices (maybe?) like this could be inserted and wedged into the keyhole (once the occupant was on whichever proper side of the door) then their 'handles' removed leaving part of the device within the lock itself -- thereby preventing any other key from being able to open the door, until the occupant woke (or returned) and reassembled it.
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Interesting idea! Makes sense. However, removing the threaded stalk is tedious and time consuming so, it might have been used in this way for a lock that wouldn't be opened and closed so often as a hotel room (unless the hotel room was locked up for a long period of time).
Yes I have seen such a locking key similar to him. Try !
That key goes to pocket doors . Cause I have the same key for my pocket doors
here's a complete set with key
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-victorian-corbin-double-1832125745
here's a complete set with key
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-victorian-corbin-double-1832125745
Indeed, we do have a pair of pocket doors, so this makes sense. (Now I wish I hadn't sold it to a key collector!)
Interesting piece. I have something similar..a keyhole lock..a little easier to use
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/304660-german-heimwacht-keyhole-locks