My husband found this in his grandparents’ house. It looks like keys but doesn’t open any door in the house, and it’s quite old. What could it be?

are curious about its value, compare it with completed sales of similar items rather than relying only on asking prices in online listings.

What Should You Do With an Old Skate Key?
If you find one in a family home, consider keeping it with any related photographs, toys, or sporting equipment. Even if the original skates are gone, the key can make a meaningful addition to a family-history collection.

You can also:

Photograph the tool from several angles.
Look for stamps or identifying marks.
Compare it with vintage skate catalogs

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