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An Espionage Concealment Key
The steel or iron key having a secret compartment for concealing messages or hiding poison, possibly of WWII origin, the barrel tip being flanged and lifting out to a hollow interior.
The key is in very good condition and operates as it should.
We are unsure if this key is of WWII age, but these types of weapons were produced by MI9 - a department of the war office between 1939 and 1945 - and were given to Special Operations Executive agents.
The SOE was a British organisation set up to carry out espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in occupied Europe against the Axis powers - Germany, Italy and Japan.
Spies deployed the weapons to take down Nazi guards and could also use them to launch surprise attacks when threatened with capture.
Whether this is of World War II vintage or not, it proves a whole lot of fun a real curio.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The key is in very good condition and operates as it should.
We are unsure if this key is of WWII age, but these types of weapons were produced by MI9 - a department of the war office between 1939 and 1945 - and were given to Special Operations Executive agents.
The SOE was a British organisation set up to carry out espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in occupied Europe against the Axis powers - Germany, Italy and Japan.
Spies deployed the weapons to take down Nazi guards and could also use them to launch surprise attacks when threatened with capture.
Whether this is of World War II vintage or not, it proves a whole lot of fun a real curio.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 31/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Locks, Keys and Safes
Date c.1940-2000
Retro Antiques Material Steel
Origin English
Item code as155a2055 / 2164
Status Sold
£295.00
$379.25
€349.34
$
€
Conversion rates as of 31/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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