Commemorative Keys

 

Click to Enlarge Image "1776 BICENTENNIAL 1976". 2 3/4" long x 1" wide. "76 76 F.B.I. PHILA. PA. 1776 BICENTENNIAL 1976 OFFICIAL 76 KEY" is embossed on the obverse. "76 TM" is embossed on the reverse. Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 1315
Click to Enlarge Image "BN AT TEN - 1980 - KEY TO THE FUTURE". 2" long. Cast brass. Solid barrel. Commemorates the tenth anniversary of the BN Railroad. Made for: Burlington Northern Railroad Co. Mfg by: J. H. W. Climax Co. 2845
Click to Enlarge Image Cougar - "TWENTY FIFTH Anniversary (1967-1992) - Style 1". 2.780" long. Chrome plated brass. Embedded enamel with clear coat bow. Commemorates the 25th Anniversary for the Mercury Cougar automobile.
 9340
Click to Enlarge Image Cougar - "TWENTY FIFTH Anniversary (1967-1992) - Style 2". 2.850" long. Chrome plated brass. Embedded enamel with clear coat bow. Commemorates the 25th Anniversary for the Mercury Cougar automobile.
 9341
Click to Enlarge Image "GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PACKARD" - Style 1. 2.075" long. Brass. Emblem on reverse of bow. 50th anniversary, 1949. Made for: Packard Motor Car Co. 9310
Click to Enlarge Image "GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PACKARD" - Style 2. 2.070" long. Brass. No emblem on reverse of bow. 50th anniversary, 1949. Made for: Packard Motor Car Co. 9311
Click to Enlarge Image "GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION 1939". 2 1/8" long. Brass. "Golden Gate International Exposition" was the title of the 1939-40 Treasure Island, San Francisco CA World's Fair. 1854
Click to Enlarge Image "GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION 1939". 2 1/8" high. Brass. "Golden Gate International Exposition" was the title of the 1939-40 Treasure Island, San Francisco CA World's Fair. 1854a
Click to Enlarge Image "HARLEY DAVIDSON 1903-2003" - Design 1. Brass and sterling silver. 100th anniversary. 2984
Click to Enlarge Image "HARLEY DAVIDSON 1903-2003" - Design 2. Brass and sterling silver. 100th anniversary. 3734
Click to Enlarge Image "HARLEY DAVIDSON 1903-2003" - Design 3. Length: 3.035". Chrome plated brass. 100th anniversary. House key with bottle opener. 7316
Click to Enlarge Image "HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CYCLES 1" - "HARLEY DAVIDSON ★ ★ ★ 90 YEARS OF POLICE SERVICE".  Length: 3.400" excluding keychain loop. Steel and brass construction. Handcuff key. Swivel keychain loop. The key commemorates 90 years (1908-1998) of supplying motor cycles to police departments. HD authorized two handcuffs, one an American success and the other an Asian failure. 9955
Click to Enlarge Image "IDAHO TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL 1863-1963". 2 9/16" long. Brass. 7015
Click to Enlarge Image "KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE 1982 WORLDS FAIR". 2 5/8" long. Bow width: 1 1/2". Brass. 7662
Click to Enlarge Image "LINCOLN CONTINENTAL GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 1921-1971". Key length: 2.700" and 2.535". Brass keys. Plaque size: 1.257" high x 3.995" wide. Brass plaque has an adhesive back to affix to the auto dashboard. 9989
Click to Enlarge Image "MIDWINTER FAIR MANUFACTURERS BUILDING" - "GOLDEN GATE S F". Length: 2.488". Aluminum. The key fits a surface mounted door lock. Push key mechanism. "San Francisco Midwinter Fair 1894". 9939
Click to Enlarge Image "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939" - "KEIL NEW YORK" - Style 1. 2 1/8" long. Brass. "150th Anniversary of the Inauguration of George Washington in New York" was the theme of the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. This is a Best "A" Keyway and similar blank. 452
Click to Enlarge Image "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939" - "KEIL NEW YORK" - Style 2. Brass. "150th Anniversary of the Inauguration of George Washington in New York" was the theme of the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. 9363
Click to Enlarge Image "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940" - "KEIL NEW YORK". 2" long x 13/16" wide. Brass. "150th Anniversary of the Inauguration of George Washington in New York" was the theme of the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. 1202
Click to Enlarge Image "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-65".  2 3/4" long x 1 1/16" wide. "Peace Through Understanding" was the theme of the 1964-65 World's Fair."C R" is embossed on the obverse of the key. "G" is embossed on the reverse of the key. 1193
Click to Enlarge Image "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964 1965".  2 13/16" long. Brass. "Peace Through Understanding" was the theme of the 1964-65 World's Fair. 9372
Click to Enlarge Image "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965".  2 11/16" long x 1 1/16" wide. "Peace Through Understanding" was the theme of the 1964-65 World's Fair. "A" is embossed on the reverse of the key. 6770
Click to Enlarge Image "PACKARD GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY" - Style 1. 2.075" long. Brass. Emblem on reverse of bow. 50th anniversary, 1949. Made for: Packard Motor Car Co.
Click to Enlarge Image "PACKARD GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY" - Style 2. 2.070" long. Brass. No emblem on reverse of bow. 50th anniversary, 1949. Made for: Packard Motor Car Co.
Click to Enlarge Image "RUSSWIN" - "ONE HUNDRED YEARS 1839 ··· 1939". 2 5/8" long x 1 1/8" wide. Mfg by: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. 6721
Click to Enlarge Image "SESQUI CENTENNIAL 1776 1926" - "PHILADELPHIA KEY CO. PHILA. PA.". 2 7/16" long x 1" wide. Nickel alloy. Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition" was the title of the 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania World's Fair. 1138
Click to Enlarge Image "SESQUI-CENTENNIAL 1776-1926 PHILA. PA. PAT. AP. FOR." - Type 1. 2 5/16" long x 1" wide. Brass. The reverse of the key is the same as the obverse. Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition" was the title of the 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania World's Fair. 1137
Click to Enlarge Image "SESQUI-CENTENNIAL 1776-1926 PHILA. PA. PAT. AP. FOR." - Type 2. 1 15/16" long x 1" wide. Brass. The reverse of the key is the same as the obverse. Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition" was the title of the 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania World's Fair. 3190
Click to Enlarge Image "SESQUI CENTENNIAL 1776 1926 PHILLADA, PA.". 2 1/4" long x 15/16" wide. Brass plated steel. Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition" was the title of the 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania World's Fair. Very odd spelling for "Philadelphia". I do not believe that this key was sold as a blank, but rather with one cut only as a keep sake. 6329
Click to Enlarge Image "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1776 ★ 1976 BICENTENNIAL". 2 13/16" long x 1 3/8" wide (Actual: 2.802" long x 1.382" wide). Bronze. Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 2982
Click to Enlarge Image "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1776 ★ 1976 BICENTENNIAL" - Blank Reverse. 2 7/8" long x 1 3/8" wide (Actual: 2.890" long x 1.370" wide). Bronze. Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.