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Description: | Cast copper alloy slide key. The bow is oval, with a square cross section and a slightly expanded outer edge. The short, solid stem has a circular cross section, and expands towards a wide moulded collar. Below the collar, the bow becomes rectangular in cross section, then expands outwards into a shield shaped bit. The symmetrical bit has an 'L' shaped projection extending in from each side. The key has a dark black-brown patina and has been coated in a modern substance. The key is in good contition, however there is some slight damage on the outer edge of the bit. The key is 47.7mm long, has a maximum width of 19.1mm, a maximum thickness of 6.35mm and it weighs 9.46 grams. Similar examples can be found in Egan (1998) The Medieval Household Daily Living, page 102. This style of key began in the mid 14th century and continued through to the 19th century. The moulding on the stem suggests this is a Post Medieval example.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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