Key, Michael Bastzin, ca. 1613-1665
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1613-1665
This key was a pass key enabling access to one of the royal parks or palaces. The inscription probably refers to Thomas 5th Lord Wentworth (1613-1665), a gentleman of the Bedchamber to Charles II.
Key of steel with the inscription 'LORD WENTWORTH' engraved. It is double-ended, the two bits being for different locks. It has a solid shank of circular section decorated with raised mouldings. The whole is engraved with a diamond scale pattern.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Length: 11.4 cm; Width: 2.9 cm
- Materials and techniques
- Steel, engraved
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- London
Design
- Marks and inscriptions
- LORD WENTWORTH
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O377965
- Museum object number
- M.5-1964
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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