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Adams Express Company Geo. B. Bahr Brass Unknown AEXCO
- Manufacturer
- Geo. B. Bahr
- Purpose
- Unknown
- Key Type
- Hollow barrel
- Material
- Brass
- Length
- 2.01 in.
- Bit Position
- Straight (symmetrical)
- RR Initials on Key
- AEXCO
- Additional Markings
- No 3, LOU. KY
- Distinguishing Features
- Tapered barrel, One barrel ring
Notes
This could be either Adams Express or American Express, but I believe it’s Adams since this was dominant in the South, and Bahr was based in Louisville, Kentucky. The Bahr stamping without “& Co.” means this key was made before J. A. Zimmerman joined Bahr in 1872.
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