Key
Hobbs and Co.
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
20 mm (Width); 76 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Cheapside
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16671.1
Summary
Rusty metal key with oval bow, collar on shank and single butt, attached to a single metal ring. Stamped on one side of the bow; CHEAPSIDE / LONDON. The other side stamped; HOBBS (and) CO / PATENT.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Hobbs and Co., manufacturer