1930s KEYMATIC Key Container Key Ring Holder

This is a vintage Keymatic Key Container key ring holder. Measuring 2 3/4 inches in length, the plate handles are crafted of solid nickel silver with etched and painted white-black art deco style design. This key holder container holds 4 keys and there are buttons on both side to slide the keys out like a pocket knife (the keys can be assembled inside the container by simply unlocking the screws on the plates).

Stamped Keymatic; Solid Nickel Silver; Pat. D-92800; 2006286; Chicago, a search conducted with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database found this item to be invented by a certain Arthur Waller with application filed on January 26, 1934. Observing the design and the type of materials used, it is highly plausible that this is from the mid-to-late 1930s thereabout.
[Note: Key in exhibit is for size reference only. Link(s) provided solely for educational and informational purposes only; and you need a TIFF browser plug-in to view the patent publication and drawings].

Item is in overall very good working condition with mild handling and surface wear (see exhibits). Comes with black velvet pouch ready for gift-giving. Excellent vintage object for the pocket knive/tools, gadgets or keyring collectors.

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On 03/11/2005 at 05:04:19 SGT, seller added the following information:

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On Jun 17, 2008 at 21:06:44 SGT, seller added the following information: