Key
ca. 1650 (made)
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Key of steel with bow of open scrollwork which is joined to the stem by a knob and moulded neck. The bit is wedge-shaped with a flanged end which is cut out in the centre in the form of a star.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Steel, moulded, cut |
Brief description | Key, steel, France, ca. 1650. |
Physical description | Key of steel with bow of open scrollwork which is joined to the stem by a knob and moulded neck. The bit is wedge-shaped with a flanged end which is cut out in the centre in the form of a star. |
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Gallery label | 7. KEY, steel, France; c. 1650
Museum No. M.662-1895(07/1994) |
Collection | |
Accession number | 662-1895 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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