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Description: | Small copper alloy medieval rotary key. The key has a simple circular bow and an oval sectioned shank. The bit is an inverted 'T' shape and there is a small perforation in the end of the shank. This simple form of key was long lasting from at least the late 12th ?? late 14th century and it has been suggested that they were used for caskets. Some similar examples can be seen in Egans, Medieval household, Fig.86.
The key weighs 5.8g and measures 36.5mm in length, 13.9mm in width and 4.3mm in thickness. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Marshall, Anna - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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