Accession No
1908.125
Description
A complete copper alloy key. Bow is lozenge-shaped with knobs on either side and a trefoil terminal. Stem is cylindrical with a collar and hollow end. Bit is formed by two wards; one cleft opening towards the outside edge and one cleft opening towards the long edge.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Cambridge
Period
Medieval Post Medieval
Source
Charlton, Oswin J. [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1908.125; MAA: 1908.433; AR 1908.104
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
75mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label once attached to object reads: 'Cambridge/ Bronze key.'
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Flattened key with ornate lozenge shape bow and hollow stem.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'A flattened bronze key, with ornate, lozenge-shaped bow and piped stem with capital (l. 2."8)'
Event Date 1908
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Related Documents)
Accession Register records: 'B[ought] in Cambridge (from Morley) by the donor some years ago'. See register for sketch of object.
Event Date 1908
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
A complete copper alloy key. Bow is lozenge-shaped with knobs on either side and a trefoil terminal. Stem is cylindrical with a collar and hollow end. Bit is formed by two wards; one cleft opening towards the outside edge and one cleft opening towards the long edge.
Event Date 27/11/2023
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:19479
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