Medieval Large Key Group
Circa 12th-14th century A.D. A mixed group of iron door keys comprising: one with solid shank, lozengiform bow, rectangular bit with elaborate piercings and three wards; one with hollow shank, circular bow, long rectangular pierced bit and two long wards; one with solid shank, ellipsoid bow, rectangular pierced bit and three wards. Cf. Pall, M., Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, items 1021, 5632, for type. 126 grams total, 10.5-13.6 cm (4 1/8 - 5 3/8 in.). Acquired 1971-1972.From the collection of the vendor's father.Property of a London, UK, collector. [3, No Reserve]