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It's a keyhole cover, 18th - 19th century

  • Writer: Ashley Guttuso
    Ashley Guttuso
  • Jun 25, 2016
  • 1 min read

Nobody guessed this one, y'all.

Many old trunks, chest and padlocks sported these decorative swinging covers, possibly to protect the internal components from water and dust. The one above was found on a Louisiana plantation site.

 
 
 

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