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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ironwork, Room 114b

Key

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Key, wrought iron, acquired in Florence. Italian, 17th century. Solid stem, partly octagonal, kidney-shaped bow.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel, engraved
Brief description
Key, steel, engraved, Italy, 17th century
Physical description
Key, wrought iron, acquired in Florence. Italian, 17th century. Solid stem, partly octagonal, kidney-shaped bow.
Dimensions
  • Length: 4.250in
  • Width: 1in
Gallery label
4. KEY, steel, engraved, Italy; 17th century Museum No. M.186-1927(07/1994)
Object history
Received from L. Heldbourgh, F.S.A., Hotel Rembrandt Thurloe Square, South Kensington.
Summary
Key, wrought iron, acquired in Florence. Italian, 17th century. Solid stem, partly octagonal, kidney-shaped bow.
Collection
Accession number
M.186-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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