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. 50 - a Type VIIA key from Finsbury Circus, London. Type VIIA keys with circular/oval bows reportedly date to the 13th and 14th centuries, whereas those with 'kidney-shaped' (i.e. cusped) bows are characteristic of the 15th century. As this key's 'D'-shaped bow does not neatly fit this classification, the Period field has been filled simply as 'Medieval'.
Event Date 23/1/2019
Author: David Kay

Description (Physical description)
Key with rounded, 'D'-shaped bow, sub-cylindrical pin shank with protruding toe, and single bit divided into three parts by two large vertical key wards, and with a further three small key wards on the bottom edge of each part. The entire object is heavily corroded, and the bow is broken in one place.
Event Date 23/1/2019
Author: David Kay