Okay all - this is probably NOT what you were thinking from the title.
However this is a repair project that I have been putting off for a long while.
It’s probably from the 1930’s to 1950’s. It came along with Grandpa’s stuff as is.
No photo records, nor anybody around who has any information on what it originally looked like.
The bow has been missing for as long as I knew about it, piled up in the garage as a kid.
It’s all wooden, maybe ash or maple. The shaft was turned on a wood lathe, length about 33 inches remain.
There were holes for hanging bolts or perhaps rope or chain along the length to display horizontally.
There are several coats of finish, dirt, & grime. Pretty much as found - I haven’t touched anything yet.
I would like to fabricate a suitable bow for this key.
Part of my excuse was that I might find a picture somewhere with it in the background - but that’s probably not going to happen.
I am seeking suggestions, photo’s, or drawings of a key that would look right. And a guess at the probable proportions, should it be exact or the bow over stated for the wooden replica.
Bit key designs - probably from something in the U.S. period anytime in the 1900’s.
Not too plain - but I have to fabricate it myself out of wood - so not too complex either.
I had originally thought of just a basic outline with a jig saw, but some simple carving or shaping could probably be managed by yours truly.
There’s no real time frame, I have put it off this long.
I welcome your comments and suggestions.
Thanks,
Fritz.
