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Description: | Lozenge bow, shaped bit., Gothic key, ca. late 14th century / early 15th century.
Bow is pierced, in the shape of a lozenge forming a stylised cross. The ferrule is broad in the shape of a flattened octagon. The shank is similar,hollow, and tapering towards the pin. There is no discernable collar. Pin is pipe ended. Bit is shaped to accommodate a pin when inserted into a lock. Four 'teeth' are present. Discoloured but sturdy., "Bought from V. Morton, Nottingham"
Accession number: NCM 1947-506 | Subjects: | security furniture? doors and windows? | Temporal: | 1350-1450 | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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