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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