Accession No
1923.213.2
Description
Tumbler lock slide key with an oblong bow terminating in a broken loop, and a bit set at a right angle to the stem. The bit is a squat 'L'-shape in form, divided into five parts by one vertical and two horizontal grooves.
Place
Europe
Period
Roman
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.213.2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Bronze; Copper alloy
Local Term
Measurements
14mm x 33mm x 47mm Weight 0.041kg
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Seven Nine bronze keys'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Analysis)
Catalogue card in Cyril Fox's hand notes: 'Roman but probably the majority of Continental origin'.
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Typed catalogue card: 'Nine bronze keys'
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Tumbler lock slide key with an oblong bow terminating in a broken loop, and a bit set at a right angle to the stem. The bit is a squat 'L'-shape in form, divided into five parts by one vertical and two horizontal grooves.
Event Date 4/12/2018
Author: David Kay
FM:282216
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