Key
1702-1714 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Chamberlain’s key. Gilt bronze, the bow pierced with crowned cipher of Queen Anne. English; early 18th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt brass, pierced and engraved |
| Brief description | Key, gilt brass pierced and engraved with the cipher of Queen Anne, made in England, ca. 1703-1714 |
| Physical description | Chamberlain’s key. Gilt bronze, the bow pierced with crowned cipher of Queen Anne. English; early 18th century. Pierced bow enclosing the cipher; octagonal baluster stem, engraved bit. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Cipher of Queen Anne |
| Gallery label | 10. KEY, brass, pierced and engraved and gilded, England; c. 1703-14
With the monogram of Queen Anne (1703-14).
Museum No. M.360-1923(07/1994) |
| Object history | Received from Mrs Drummond, 9 Elm Park Gardens, S. W. 10. (Per Mrs Linda Myers) |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Chamberlain’s key. Gilt bronze, the bow pierced with crowned cipher of Queen Anne. English; early 18th century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.360-1923 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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