Ammunition box key
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
18 mm (Width); 52 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10449.2
Summary
A metal key with rounded head, through which string is threaded and attached to a card identity tag. Accompanies a rectangular wooden ammunition box, with a hinged lid, metal corner fittings and rectangular strips painted black, rectangular side handles and a brass lock. (NT10449.1).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
KEY / TO AMMUNITION / BOX (hand written lettering on yellowing card label attached to key with string)