Pirate Skull Cast Iron Key

2025-03-20T12:57:48-07:00

Price: 19.99

THE STORY
Unlock a piece of the past with these high-quality reproduction keys. Featuring the 'Pirate Cast Iron Key With Skull Head & Antique Finish' design, each piece is hand-cast with a focus on tactile weight and authentic industrial detail. Finished with a deep, hand-applied antique patina, these keys look as though they’ve been recovered from a long-forgotten trunk or a dusty museum shelf. Perfect as a bowl filler, a shadow box addition, or a unique gift for any history buff.
HISTORICAL NOTE
The skull and crossbones, or 'memento mori,' has been a powerful motif in art and hardware since the 17th century. In maritime lore, it was used to strike fear into the hearts of sailors, while in European estates, it served as a symbolic reminder of mortality. These keys are modeled after the 'skeleton keys' of the 1800s, designed to bypass internal lock wards while carrying a bold, macabre aesthetic.
THE DETAILS

Dimensions: 4" x 2.5"

Weight: 3.0 oz