Key
ca. 1800 (made)
ca. 1800 (made)
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Latch key of steel. Oval bow, moulded necking, pierced oval bit for lifring the latch.
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Materials and techniques | Steel |
Brief description | Latch key, steel, England, ca. 1800 |
Physical description | Latch key of steel. Oval bow, moulded necking, pierced oval bit for lifring the latch. |
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Gallery label | 19. LATCH KEY, steel, England; c. 1800
The latch key was the precursor of the modern front door key.
Bequest of G. Russell-Davies
Museum No. M.342-1917(07/1994) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by G. Russell-Davies |
Object history | The latch key was the precursor of the modern front door key. |
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Accession number | M.342-1917 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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