Accession No
1917.116
Description
Large key with ovate, slightly cusped bow, cylindrical pipe shank widening towards the collar, a short section of throating before the bit, and a single bit of 'box of wards' type, cut with key wards on both the sides and bottom edge.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval late 18th century
Source
Cowles, Samuel Robson "Sammy" [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1917.116
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
20mm x 42mm x 117mm Weight 0.106kg
Events
Context (Found together / assemblage)
Found in bag of 18 keys (1904.357, 1907.202, 1910.84 A-C, 1911.2, 1917.110, 1917.116, 1918.143, 1918.204, 1923.256.3-4, 1923.276.11, BB 1912.676, TEMP.00724-00727) with a note reading 'N. P.' [no provenance].
Event Date
Author: David Kay
Context (Display)
This object was found affixed to a wooden board. On the front is handwritten in ink: '1917.116'. On the rear is handwritten in pencil: '1917.116. Bought Cambridge Market. 1917. S. Cowles.'
Event Date
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
Accession register: 'Large iron key with large pipe'
Event Date 1917
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
Large key with ovate, slightly cusped bow, cylindrical pipe shank widening towards the collar, a short section of throating before the bit, and a single bit of 'box of wards' type, cut with key wards on both the sides and bottom edge.
Event Date 20/11/2018
Author: David Kay
Context (Amendments / updates)
Register notes it is from 'Mr S.T. Cowles', a mis-transcription for Samuel "Sammy" Robson Cowles'
Event Date 2/6/2025
Author: RAchel hand
FM:282062
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