Key
second half 17th century (made)
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Steel key, with openwork bow of scrollwork enclosing a cruciform ornament; the fluting of the tapered stem terminates above in a spiral grooving and below in a moulded base.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Steel |
| Brief description | Key, steel, with a fluted stem and openwork bow of scrollwork enclosing a crucifix ornament, made in England, second half 17th century |
| Physical description | Steel key, with openwork bow of scrollwork enclosing a cruciform ornament; the fluting of the tapered stem terminates above in a spiral grooving and below in a moulded base. |
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| Gallery label | 14. KEY
Steel, England; c. 1700-30
Museum No. 336-1896(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | 336-1898 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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