Miniature bureau cabinet key
Category
Metalwork
Date
circa 1785
Materials
Metal
Measurements
9 mm (Width); 26 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11187.20.2
Summary
One of two keys with NT11187.20.1 for an ivory, engraved ivory and penwork miniature bureau cabinet, Visakhapatnam, circa 1785. Cylindrical barrel with oval ring handle marked; Lever.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.