Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 1557. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $540. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FE Door Keys. Circa 15th century. Large keys with kidney-shaped bows and symmetrical bits. Four with linear decoration on solid shanks. Lengths: 12.1cm-15.7cm. In excellent state of preservation, one with minor corrosion. Five (5) keys in lot.

A symmetrical bit allowed the key to be used from either side of the door or lock.