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Description: | A complete copper alloy post-medieval casket key. It has a D-shaped head with two protrusions extending from the inside of the straight edge. Behind the head, at the top of the shank, are three moulded collars. The shank narrows to a point at the other end, extending beyond the simple rectangular bit. The bit is worn and corroded and appears to have had a forked end originally.Two similar examples from Norwich are illustrated by Margeson (1993, fig.118. no.1288 and fig.119, no.1297), the former from a 17th century and the latter from a 18th century context, suggesting a broad date range for this style.Length: 35.44mm, width: 16.35mm, thickness: 4.86mm, weight: 4.05g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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