France, 20th century Key dedicated to President R. Coty (Hommage au Président COTY), hallmarked silver, "Semper apertae sunt mea portae" meaning "My doors are always open", leather case embossed with the President's initials, Key size 14.5 x 14.5cm. Note: René Coty, born on 20 March 1882 in Le Havre and died on 22 November 1962 in the same town, was a French statesman. He was President of the Republic from 16 January 1954 to 8 January 1959.