Key, Germany, 18th century

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

18th century

Iron key with the monogram 'C R' repeated twice in the bow, the long baluster-shaped shaft is solid. The bow, wards and upper part of the shaft have been silvered. The shank has been repaired.

13. KEY, iron, Germany, 1700-1800 Pierced with the monogram ‘CR’. Museum No. 59-1894 13. KEY, iron, Germany; 18th century With the monogram CR twice repeated in the bow. The shank has been repaired. Museum No. 59-1894

Evidence at a glance

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Physical characteristics

Dimensions: Length: 9.1 cm; Width: 7 cm (bow)
Materials and techniques: Iron

Technical characteristics

Place recorded: Germany

Identification

Candidate id: vam-O380241
Museum object number: 59-1894
Marks and inscriptions: [{'content': "'C R' monogram", 'inscriber': {'name': {'text': '', 'id': ''}, 'association': {'text': '', 'id': ''}}, 'date': {'text': '', 'earliest': None, 'latest': None}, 'description': '', 'interpretation': '', 'language': '', 'medium': '', 'method': '', 'position': '', 'script': '', 'translation': '', 'transliteration': '', 'type': '', 'note': ''}]
Object history (museum record): Bought from Mr J. Binns for £1 10s in 1894.
Source note: Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.