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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Metalware, Room 116, The Belinda Gentle Gallery

Key

1700-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Key, gilt bronze. A chamberlain's key; the bow ornamented with pierced floriated scroll-work.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilt bronze, pierced.
Brief description
Key, gilt bronze, Europe, 1700-1750
Physical description
Key, gilt bronze. A chamberlain's key; the bow ornamented with pierced floriated scroll-work.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7in
Production typeUnique
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
909-1852

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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