Medieval 'Cabinet Lock' Key
Copper-alloy, 24.83 grams, 78.61 mm long. Circa 15th century AD. The hollowed cylindrical shaft with a triple collar at the bow end and the bow of pierced lozenge form with a central cross. The single ward with two cut-outs. Reference: London Museum Medieval Catalogue, plate xxix for similar examples. Very fine, with attractive patina. Provenance: found Portsmouth, Hampshire.