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The listing, !!!KEYS!!! has ended.

You'll be bidding on 10 assorted keys--mailbox, car, house, etc. My son was given a box of keys by a kindly locksmith who knew that he collects them (my son's autistic). I will choose 10 of them @ random for you, among all the colors and sizes.

I like key necklaces and key collages and keys tied with ribbons in scrapbooks. I appreciate that for years, Janet Jackson sported her house key on one of her hoop earrings. I love the sound of keys turning in a lock and jingling from a key chain on a man's belt (usually that's a man who works with his hands). The symbolism attached to keys alone endears them to us. Look @ all the celebrities who wear Tiffany keys close to their hearts.

Save America's Keys! This is another cause close to my heart--disappearing keys. Not only are locks going to be completely digital in the future, but even now old keys are being melted down to make new ones to conserve resources (a good thing). When there is no need for them, they will be melted down for candle holders or the like. But what of our love affair with keys?!

Thanks for bidding and saving a piece of Americana!

Questions & Comments

You should read a book called “Extremely loud & incredibly close” by Jonathan Safran Foer. It's about a boy with a key on an emotional journey, and I think it's a great story. ANYWHO, keys are great! I like the really ornate ones.

Jun 13th, 2011 at 2:19:09 PM PDT by

I will! Ty for the heads-up. And with a little imagination, you can make an ordinary key ornate-what I plan to do. I'd tell you my idea, but I plan to sell my creations. Ty for stopping by, J.

Jun 13th, 2011 at 4:51:24 PM PDT by

i just stated collecting keys so i will be watching and bidding.

Jun 14th, 2011 at 11:36:09 AM PDT by

A soul after my own heart. Thank you!

Jun 14th, 2011 at 11:59:10 AM PDT by

well if you sell something let me know! I would definitely love to see it

Jun 14th, 2011 at 6:40:21 PM PDT by

: )

Jun 14th, 2011 at 6:46:34 PM PDT by

I'll do that, Jessie. Tell you what--I'll list one here. I'd love to get people's opinions.

Jun 14th, 2011 at 6:46:16 PM PDT by

That's what I'm doing with some of my handmade items, to see if people like them :)

Jun 15th, 2011 at 6:20:40 PM PDT by

It's a good idea. What "sells" here would probably do the same with the general public.

Jun 15th, 2011 at 6:32:07 PM PDT by

i love keys especially the really old timey ones i just started collecting also watching and fanned.

Jun 21st, 2011 at 6:10:07 AM PDT by

Thank you, Sheree. Yes, skeleton keys are awesome. Even the utilitarian was designed to be asthetically pleasing back then. That's why I love antiques (and their history.

Jun 21st, 2011 at 12:25:22 PM PDT by

"aesthetically", that is

Jun 21st, 2011 at 12:26:02 PM PDT by