Keys
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, cotton
Measurements
65 mm (Width); 135 mm (Length); 39 mm (Length); 14 mm (Width); 36 mm (Length); 15 mm (Width)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11565.4
Summary
Cotton luggage label tied to 2 keys found inside wooden transport box for silver gilt peacocks. Handwritten on label; Chest Gilt Peacocks. Printed on corners by punched hole the words; WEST HALKIN ST. / S.W. / and / LOVE.../ STATIONERS. One key very rusty and partially broken on shaft.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.