Accession No
1948.1704
Description
Copper alloy key with circular bow with cruciform cut-out and small, semicircular projections either side; hollow, slightly fluted stem with double H-shaped bit.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; London; St Katherine's Docks
Period
Medieval 14th century 15th century
Source
Braybrooke Collection
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1948.1704
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
35mm x 96mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Waxed paper label in black ink tied to object: 'Key St Katherine's Docks Draw 7'
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Analysis)
Key shape possibly a variant of Type IV, London Museum Medieval Catalogue (1940).
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze key with hollow shank and circular head with cruciform piercing. Probably a variant of Type VI (See London Museum Medieval Catalogue).
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 circular bow with cruciform cut-out and small, semicircular projections either side; hollow, slightly fluted stem with double H-shaped bit.
Event Date 1/12/2023
Author: Heather Donoghue
FM:45124
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