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Description: | A Post Medieval copper alloy key plate escutcheon (AD 17th century). The key plate has been cut from copper alloy sheet. There are four small rivet holes; one in each corner for attachment. There is a central key hole; a rectangular slot for the hasp clip; a further rectangular slot at 90?? to the hasp clip slot and two circular perforations ?? one on each side, just above the key hole. The front surface is decorated with annular and crescent-shaped stamps forming an irregular pattern. The outside edge has been cut decoratively o form a symmetrical pattern. The presence of the slot for the hasp clip indicates this was a key plate from a lidded box.
Dimensions: length: 41.95mm; width: 31.83mm; thickness: 0.82mm; weight: 4.28g.
Identification by Hazel Forsyth, Senior Post Medieval Curator, Museum of London. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Sumnall, Kate - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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