Vintage brass skeleton Virginia Metalcrafters Thomas Jefferson Cipher Brass Key. This large, heavy key measures approximately 7-3/4 inches long. It features an ornate topper with the intertwined initials of Thomas Jefferson, forming a cipher. Made by Virginia Metalcrafters, a company known for its quality brass items, this key is often used as a decorative piece, paperweight, or wall hanging. It's a popular item among collectors of vintage and antique brassware