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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 lower side. Behind the head, at the top of the shank, are three moulded collars. The shank narrows to a point at the other end, extending slightly beyond the simple rectangular bit. The bit is worn and corroded, but appears to have been relatively simple in shape.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. See PAS record SF-E31960 for a very similar example from Suffolk.Length: 37.46mm, width: 18.62mm, thickness: 5.20mm, weight: 5.36g | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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