Key References:
Monk, E., 1999. Keys: their history and collection. Shire Publ.
Wallace, W., 2016. The Lure of the Key. Unicorn Publishing Group
Robinson, D., 1996. Keys from the First to Twentieth Centuries. JAMS Vol 4.
Crawforth-Hitchins, D., 2009. Inscribed Park Gate Keys: some clues to social history. JAMS Vol 17.
Brownsword, R., 2000. An inscribed key from North Norfolk. JAMS Vol 8
Materials: Steel. Dimensions: height 14 cms. Place of Origin: England. Date: c 1710. Maker: unknown. Present Location: private collection. Explanation: This finely engraved, early 18th century key, whose pierced bow takes the form of...
Materials: Steel. Dimensions: height 16.5 cms. Place of Origin: France. Date: c 1895. Maker: unknown. Present Location: private collection. Explanation: A large key of Art Nouveau design with a complex bit. Decorative keys of...
Materials: Steel. Dimensions: height 14 cms. Place of Origin: France. Date: Late 18th Century. Maker: Laverne. Present Location: private collection. Explanation: This finely modelled key with its sleeve (which protects the stem when not...
