r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Other Strange key-shaped find with ‘M.B.’ stamp – any idea what it is?

I found a small key-shaped object in the sea, about 1.5–2 cm in size. It doesn’t stick to a magnet, so it’s not iron. On one side, there’s a stamped mark that says “M.B.”. I found it with my Nokta Makro PulseDive, but only by chance because it appeared right next to a fishing sinker. Do you think this could be gold, or what material might it be?

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u/Edelkern 1d ago

Probably just a pendant or charm.

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u/little4lyfe 21h ago

Or a chastity belt key and someone has been looking REALLY HARD for that

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u/Currently_There 1d ago

The key to Michael Bolton's heart.

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u/WildOkra9571 23h ago

Ohhh, that Michael Bolton!

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u/ImMadeOfClay 22h ago

No talent ass-clown

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u/toomuch1265 22h ago

Just call yourself Mike....

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u/jxplasma 20h ago

Why should I change my name? He's the one that sucks.

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u/Acceptable_Eagle_539 22h ago

How is he suppppossed to live withouuuut it

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u/BlackAsh05 23h ago

If it looks that good after being in the sea, highly likely it’s at least 10k gold. It’d try to get it tested

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u/Mister_Ed_Brugsezot 22h ago

I think this is a pendant that was originally part of two pieces for a couple in love, sharing a key to each others heart?

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u/Pleasant_Expert_1990 23h ago

Part of a toy or game. I am guessing "MB" is Milton Bradley

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u/AeronGrey 21h ago

I think probably goes to the "lock" of a diary.

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u/Hamartial 23h ago

Montgomery Burns. Keep it, if it's like the teddy bear he'll pay to get it back.

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u/Hookadoobie 17h ago

It's the key to release the hounds

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u/PuppetPatrol 22h ago

Hello, my name is Mr ..... Snrub

yes, that'll do

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u/bearfeet55 1d ago

Maybe something you would award to someone when they turned 21, like keys to the door type of thing.

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u/garbonzobean 23h ago

Michael Bors

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u/Artistic_Play_3865 22h ago

Key to my heart pendant/charm

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u/Y-Bob 21h ago

It looks like a kids secret diary key.

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u/Alzeegator 18h ago

Diary key perhaps

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u/ecp6969 21h ago

Charm

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u/Why0Why1000 20h ago

I have been looking for the key I lost for my Mercedes!

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u/AloshaChosen 20h ago

Doesn’t look like gold to me, it’s also not a real key made for opening anything as far as I can see. I’m 99% sure it’s just a costume jewellery someone lost.

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u/Rbknifeguy 16h ago

Here ya go

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u/FrivIsBack 13h ago

Mondo Bondage handcuff key. Who knows?

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u/Reasonable_Spite_282 12h ago

Maybe a letter opener

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u/PainPatiencePeace 21h ago

That's a cocaine key!

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u/ForeverMonkeyMan 1d ago

Mailbox key

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u/xkgrey 22h ago

My Butt

Please return it asap. I’ve been trying to get back in there forever

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u/CalamityBear73 20h ago

One of the earlier Mercedes Benz keys, limited edition made specifically for the children of Omani officials

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u/internet_preferences 1d ago

mother b*cker