{"title":"Chosen by Charlie","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharlie is 12 years old and starting to deal pieces he has chosen himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-good-sized-18th-century-iron-key","title":"A good sized iron key c. 1700","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the 'Chosen by Charlie' range.  A good sized iron 17th\/18th century key with marks and imperfections on the shank showing it was made by hand, and use over the years in a large lock. Carefully curated by young Charlie Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring: 16 cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish, c. 1700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47791311618213,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_3339.jpg?v=1777722549"},{"product_id":"a-large-16th-century-key-1500-1550","title":"Large Wrought Iron Warded Key  13th \/ 14th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Wrought Iron Warded Key\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e, 13th - 14th century \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"Chosen by Charlie\" - a piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA large and  very early hand-forged wrought iron warded key with a large circular bow, solid stem and pierced bit of usual stepped form extended beyond the shank. The key retains an untouched surface with good age and wear consistent with its significant age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe complex warded bit was individually forged to correspond with the internal wards of its original lock, typical of the security systems used before the widespread adoption of more sophisticated lock mechanisms. Keys of this type were made for important domestic doors, cupboards or chests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProbably English\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasuring: Approx 19 cm  (7.5\")\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e13th to 14th century \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47996916039845,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_7146.jpg?v=1783611574"},{"product_id":"large-wrought-iron-17th-century-key","title":"Large wrought iron 18th century key","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Wrought Iron  Key\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"Chosen by Charlie\" - a piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA substantial hand-forged wrought   lock key with a large oval bow, solid shank incorporating a decorative collar, and a heavy forged bit. The key retains an untouched surface with wear and patination consistent with age, displaying the character of early hand-forged ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn attractive decorative object and a good example of an early  key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasuring: 18 cm \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e18th century \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47997005365413,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_7149.jpg?v=1783612781"},{"product_id":"17th-century-hand-forged-iron-warded-key","title":"18th century hand forged iron  key","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"Chosen by Charlie\" - a piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA substantial hand-forged wrought iron  key with a thick oval bow, solid shank and slotted forged bit. Displaying the robust proportions and craftsmanship characteristic of early ironwork, the key retains an untouched surface with wear and patination acquired over centuries of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA well-balanced and decorative example, equally suited to a collection of early locks and keys or as a stand-alone piece of historic ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasuring: 14 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e18th century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47997054255269,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_7168_682d930e-89b7-4219-a60d-3a0b7a474cd8.jpg?v=1783614284"},{"product_id":"a-substantial-17th-century-iron-warded-key","title":"A substantial 17th century iron key","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"Chosen by Charlie\" - a piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA substantial hand-forged wrought iron key with a thick oval bow, solid tapering shank and slotted curved rectangular bit. Retaining an untouched surface with a rich natural patina and wear consistent with centuries of use, the key displays the robust craftsmanship characteristic of early hand-forged ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasuring: 15 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e17th century \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47997074243749,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_7157.jpg?v=1783614939"},{"product_id":"17th-century-hand-forged-iron-key","title":"18th century hand forged iron key","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"Chosen by Charlie\" - a piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA fine early hand-forged wrought iron lock key of robust, practical form, retaining its original oval bow, solid cylindrical shank and substantial rectangular solid bit with a rolled terminal. Entirely forged by hand, the key displays the subtle irregularities, hammer marks and rich surface texture characteristic of early blacksmith-made ironwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe solid bit, with its broad rectangular profile and rolled outer edge, differs from the open pierced construction of  warded keys.   The key has survived with an excellent untouched surface and deep, naturally developed patina accumulated over centuries of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKeys of this type were made for domestic and architectural locks during the late Tudor and early Stuart periods, serving on doors, cupboards, chests and other secure furnishings. The substantial proportions, heavy forging and pleasing simplicity of design make this an especially attractive example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA genuine early wrought iron key with excellent colour, honest wear and strong decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasuring: 16 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e17th century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47997087908005,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_7151.jpg?v=1783615502"},{"product_id":"17th-century-hand-forged-wrought-iron-warded-key","title":"18th century hand forged wrought iron warded key","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"Chosen by Charlie\" - a piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn early hand-forged wrought iron warded lock key of elegant proportions, retaining its original heart-shaped bow, decorative baluster collar and slender cylindrical shank terminating in a pierced rectangular bit. Entirely forged by hand, the key displays the subtle hammer marks, gentle irregularities and rich surface texture characteristic of 18th-century blacksmith-made ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pierced bit is typical of the traditional warded locking system, designed to pass fixed internal wards before engaging the bolt. The refined proportions, attractive heart-shaped bow and turned baluster collar distinguish this example from the heavier medieval forms and place it firmly amongst the more sophisticated domestic keys of the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSurviving with an excellent untouched surface and deep naturally developed patina, this is an honest and attractive example of early English wrought ironwork, equally suitable for a collection of historic locks and keys or as a decorative object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasuring: 13.5 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47997096624293,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_7169.jpg?v=1783616088"},{"product_id":"an-18th-century-skeleton-key-or-lock-pick","title":"An 18th century skeleton key or lock pick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Chosen by Charlie\" - Another piece selected by young Charlie Hall.  A single 18th century iron lock pick or skeleton key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring: 18 cm (7\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish, late 18th century \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Hall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48138477273253,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/files\/IMG_8783_4a9d7a1e-3c3a-4040-a0e9-3a9485eb141a.jpg?v=1786543251"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/3980\/collections\/IMG_7148.jpg?v=1786882548","url":"https:\/\/robhallantiques.com\/collections\/chosen-by-charlie.oembed","provider":"Rob Hall Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}