Record ID: WMID-79415B
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casket key dating to the late 12th to early 14th century, circa AD 1175- 1325. The key has a circular, shouldered bow with a solid shank and simple shaped bit. The looped bow head has a diameter of 14 mm, the shank measures 26.1 mm in length. A simple bit protrudes at a 90 degree angle from the shank to form an 'L' shape. the bit has semi-circular depressions on both long edges. The shank narrows below the bit. The key has a dark brown coloured patina. This type of casket key would have been used in chests and cabinets. Similar examples are illustrated by Read (2001…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-78F574
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casket key dating to the 15th century. The key has a kidney shaped bow with a solid shank and simple shaped bit. The looped bow head has a diameter of 15.9 mm, the shank measures 21.1 mm in length. Within the loop are two triangular projections. A simple bit protrudes at a 90 degree angle from the shank to form an 'L' shape. The key has a dark brown coloured patina. This type of casket key would have been used in chests and cabinets. Similar examples are illustrated by Read (2001) page 73, Fig 47 Ref Nos 563-567). The key measures 33.61 mm in length, 15.9 mm in widt…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.