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Description: | A complete simple copper alloy key probably dating to the Medieval period. The key is constructed from a single sheet of copper alloy, Medieval. The tooth is a plain rectangle. Constructed from a sheet of copper alloy, folded and cut into shape. The stem is circular in section with a rounded point at the end, thickening in width towards the bow. A sub-rectangular plate extends from one side of the shank forming the tooth. A circular hole has been punched through the bow. The seam in the sheet metal can be seen clearly across the length of the shank.The key measures 40.6mm in length, 10.3mm in width and 4.6mm in thickenss. It weighs 2.67g. The key has a smooth mid green patina with pale green patination in the slightly pitted surface. Other similar keys have been recorded on this database; e.g. NARC-5D2755 and SWYOR-68C531.
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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