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Description: | Early post medieval copper alloy key with 'kidney' shaped bow with internal projections. The bow is flat in section. Th bit is plain and rectangular, possibly unfinished. The stem has a collar has a double mouldin but again is flat in section. It tapers slightly towards the bit.
The key measures 31.8mm in length and is max. 16.1mm wide at the bow. It weighs 2.70g. It is very worn and no original patina remains.
16th/ 17th century in date. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Hinds, Katie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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