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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy key of Medieval date (c. 1200-1500). The key is large and sturdy, with a damaged sub circular loop handle with moulded projecting knops. The loop has been broken and the exposed ends are worn and pointed. It has a hollow shank (making it a pipe key) which is sub circular in cross section. There is a bulbous collar at the join of the handle and the shank, with a narrow band at both top and bottom of the collar. Part of the tip of the shank has been broken off. The bit is sub rectangular and worn. It has a wide cleft in the leading edge, a concave side edge with a ridge along both faces, and a cleft in the side near the back. This cleft ends in a rounded hole near the shank.The key has a dark brown and dark green patina. Please see also PAS record ID DENO-84A272.Length: 78.81mm; Width: 32.25mm; Thickness: 8.65mm; Weight: 34.52g
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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