Accession No
TEMP.00754.10
Description
Key with ovate bow, fluted collaring preceding cylindrical pipe shank, and an unusual bit, having an inverted 'T'-shape in cross-section, which appears to consist of two pieces which have been welded together, and then in turn welded onto the end of the shank. In addition to its enlarged bottom section, the bit has a key ward in the shape of a '+' pierced through its centre, and additional small key wards cut into both the front and rear edges. The number "[?]032" has been written in a white substance at the top of the bit. The bow is also slightly bent relative to the shank.
Place
Europe
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00754.10
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
18mm x 54mm x 110mm Weight 0.105kg
Events
Description (Physical description)
Key with ovate bow, fluted collaring preceding cylindrical pipe shank, and an unusual bit, having an inverted 'T'-shape in cross-section, which appears to consist of two pieces which have been welded together, and then in turn welded onto the end of the shank. In addition to its enlarged bottom section, the bit has a key ward in the shape of a '+' pierced through its centre, and additional small key wards cut into both the front and rear edges. The number "[?]032" has been written in a white substance at the top of the bit. The bow is also slightly bent relative to the shank.
Event Date 16/1/2019
Author: David Kay
Context (Found together / assemblage)
Ten keys (TEMP.00754.1-10) were originally looped together on a length of knotted cord, but have now been separated for accession purposes and the cord bagged separately.
Event Date 16/1/2019
Author: David Kay
FM:282494
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