Early Taiwanese Antique Brass Keys with a Brand New Handmade Leather Keyring (E)

Early Taiwanese Antique Brass Keys with a Brand New Handmade Leather Keyring (E) Dimensions: Each square on the mat measures one centimeter. Vintage items may have significant scratches, dents, or deformations; please examine the images carefully. We do not ship outside of Taiwan. Thank you. These keys were commonly used for early Japanese colonial and Republic of China era cypress wood wardrobes, chests, drawers, money boxes, and more. Besides brass, the keys were also made of cast iron, or formed from bent sheet metal. These are genuine Taiwanese vintage pieces. Each key bears the marks of human use – rust, oxidation, and patina. The teeth are no longer sharp, softened by time and wear, their edges rounded and smooth, adding a rustic beauty. This sense of age is irreplaceable. Beyond their function of locking and unlocking, these old keys truly represent the stories and secrets shared between people, hidden behind their use. Even across different times and spaces, holding an old key in your hand might spark boundless imagination. Will it transport you back to savor that very feeling?