Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label attached to object: 'From Charles Lucas, Burwell, Cambs Feb 27/32' on one side and 'The old Silver Gilt Key of the Pyx. Found in 1845 in a saw pit in the chancel ruin of Reach Church. A grave or vault near the alter was probably utilised for the sawing purpose.' on the other.
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Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Production / use)
Said to be ' the old silver gilt key of the Pyx' A saw pit
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Author: maa

Description (Labels & Markings)
Square typed label adhered to object with the number '24'
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Author: Stephanie Chinneck

Context (Field collection)
Found in the chancel ruins, in a saw pit. Collected in 1845. Catalogue card notes: 'A grave or vault near the altar was probably utilised for the sawing purpose!'
Event Date 1845
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Label attached to object implies that it was acquired by the museum from Charles Lucas on 27 February 1932.
Event Date 1932
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Other owners)
The following biographical note was written in the Z register next to Z 11408- Z11418 which were also donated by (the late) Dr Lucas 'Practising at Burwell c. 1900. Published privately The Fenman's Work - Died c. 1936. Information from his grandson (1976) G.T.O. Martin, Trans Arabian Pipe line Is Dhakran, Saudi Arabia'
Event Date 4/12/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck

Description (Physical description)
Iron key, with oval bow, moulded collar on hollow cylindrical stem, bit comprising of rectangular ward with four very small notches on the lower edge of the bit, and one rectangular hole on the upper edge of the inner side of the bit.
Event Date 4/12/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck