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Description: | Medieval copper alloy key 110mm long, 35mm wide and 10mm thick. The object is in good condition with a green patina and weighs 47.69grams. The key has a lozenge shaped, rectangular sectioned loop which has rounded protrusions in each corner. It has a circular shaft 10mm in diameter which has a slightly protruding collar, 10mm long, where it joins the loop. The bit measures 35mm by 25mm and has a symetrical arrangement of teeth. A rectangular recess with opening towards the end of the key, holds two teeth at each side and has a single rectangular recess in the centre of its upper side. The key is missing part of its surface along the shaft but is otherwise in very good condition. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Scott, Wendy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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