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?

and collector photographs.
Ask older relatives whether they remember owning adjustable roller skates.
Store it in a dry place to reduce further corrosion.
Avoid aggressive cleaning if the object appears particularly old or has a collectible finish. A gentle dry cloth is usually a sensible first step, and a specialist can advise you if the item appears unusually rare.

Other Old Tools Can Look Surprisingly Similar
Although a roller skate key is a strong possibility when the shape and context fit, not every small metal tool found in an old

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