Accession No
1948.1703
Description
Copper alloy key with diamond-shaped bow with bulbous decoration at corners; bulbous collar and hollow stem; rectangular bit with linear and M-shaped wards, decorative linear striation on both sides.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; London
Period
Medieval 14th century 15th century
Source
Neville, Richard Cornwallis (Lord Braybrooke) [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1948.1703
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
36mm x 100mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Bronze key with hollow shank and lozenge-shaped head. Type IV (See London Museum Medieval Catalogue)
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Labels & Markings)
Paper label with blue trim, written in black ink, adhered to object: '13'
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Labels & Markings)
Waxed paper label in black ink tied to object: '13 London Draw 7'
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Labels & Markings)
Paper label in black ink adhered to object: 'London'
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Analysis)
Shape consistent with London Museum Medieval Catalogue (1940) Type IV.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy key with diamond-shaped bow with bulbous decoration at corners; bulbous collar and hollow stem; rectangular bit with linear and M-shaped wards, decorative linear striation on both sides.
Event Date 1/12/2023
Author: Heather Donoghue
FM:45123
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