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The 4 ½-Inch Key (Brass)Classification: Interior Rim or Mortise Door KeyDetails: A 4 ½-inch solid brass key is a classic residential door key, typically used for interior bedroom or parlor doors in Victorian-era homes (circa 1880s–1910s). Brass keys of this size were considered more upscale than standard iron keys and were meant to match polished brass door hardware plates. The 5-Inch Folding Key (Magnetic Metal/Iron)Classification: Antique Folding Pocket KeyDetails: This is the most unique piece in your collection! A 5-inch key that folds in half is an authentic 19th-century pocket door or gate key (often referred to as a "folding skeleton key" or "coach key").Why it folds: Carrying a solid 5-inch iron key in a trousers or coat pocket would be incredibly uncomfortable and could easily tear the fabric. Blacksmiths and early manufacturers designed them with a central hinge so they could fold down to a manageable 2 ½ inches for easy daily transport. The magnetic response confirms it is