Description
heavy metal key approximately 12-14 inches long with the inscription "Happy New Year 1892". Almost looks like wheat carved out around the handle of the key.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
some type of metal
Distinguishing marks
Happy New Year 1892
Condition
Good
Date Period
1892
History
Not really sure; was always in my house as I grew up
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Price Paid (If known)
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For Sale?
No
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Re: Happy New Year 1892 Key
The first U.S. immigrant landed on Ellis Island January 1, 1892 from Ireland. Wonder if this is a key to America like a souvenir item?
Re: Happy New Year 1892 Key
I was thinking the same thing but I can't find any information on this. I've done so many searches on the internet and nothing. I'm at a loss of the significance of this key but I am so curious to find out. ;o)
Re: Happy New Year 1892 Key
May be a long shot but try contacting the Ellis island museum. This is a really odd key. I cant see it being anything but a commemorative thing.
Re: Happy New Year 1892 Key
I sent the Ellis Island Museum an email yesterday with the picture so we will see what they say...I will keep you all posted and let you know the results of this mystery...thanks so much for your input.
Patty
Re: Happy New Year 1892 Key
THIS IS THE RESPONSE I GOT...... :O(
The search is still on.....would love to know what this was from???????
August 25, 2009
Dear Ms. Mariano:
We received your email and your request for information regarding a key with the inscription "Happy New Year 1892."
Besides the date on the key, there appears to be no other direct relationship between the key and the opening of Ellis Island.
You you have any questions, you may email me or write to me at the address below.
Thank you for your interest in the Statue of Liberty NM and Ellis Island.
Sincerely,
Geraldine Santoro
Curator of Collections
Statue of Liberty NM
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
Re: Happy New Year 1892 Key
THIS IS THE RESPONSE I GOT...... :O(
The search is still on.....would love to know what this was from???????
August 25, 2009
Dear Ms. Mariano:
We received your email and your request for information regarding a key with the inscription "Happy New Year 1892."
Besides the date on the key, there appears to be no other direct relationship between the key and the opening of Ellis Island.
You you have any questions, you may email me or write to me at the address below.
Thank you for your interest in the Statue of Liberty NM and Ellis Island.
Sincerely,
Geraldine Santoro
Curator of Collections
Statue of Liberty NM
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
Re: Happy New Year 1892 Key
This is the response from the Ellis Island Museum:
August 25, 2009
Dear Ms. Mariano:
We received your email and your request for information regarding a key with the inscription "Happy New Year 1892."
Besides the date on the key, there appears to be no other direct relationship between the key and the opening of Ellis Island.
You you have any questions, you may email me or write to me at the address below.
Thank you for your interest in the Statue of Liberty NM and Ellis Island.
Sincerely,
Geraldine Santoro
Curator of Collections
Statue of Liberty NM
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004