Context (References)
cf: Museum of London (1940) 'Medieval Catalogue' London: London Museum Catalogues
Event Date 1940
Author: David Kay

Context (Analysis)
Cf. London Museum Medieval Catalogue, Plate XXXI, no. 46 - a Type VIIA key from London. Type VIIA keys with circular/oval bows are said to date from the 13-14th centuries, whilst those with 'kidney-shaped' bows are characteristic of the 15th century. Given the 'D'-shaped bow of this key does not immediately fit such a categorisation, the Period field has been filled here simply as 'Medieval'.
Event Date 22/1/2019
Author: David Kay

Description (Physical description)
Key with 'D'-shaped bow, octagonal pin shank and round, pointed protruding toe, with the bit divided into three parts by two vertical key wards, and two further key wards cut into the bottom edge of the leading and rearmost of these parts. Small decorative lines appear to be incised on the shank near the joins with the bow and bit, and also on the back edge of the rearmost bit section.
Event Date 22/1/2019
Author: David Kay